Stirrer: meaning, definitions and examples

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stirrer

 

[ ˈstɜːrər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen utensil

A kitchen tool used for mixing ingredients together, typically in a circular motion.

Synonyms

mixing spoon, mixing stick

Examples of usage

  • She used the stirrer to mix the batter for the cake.
  • The stirrer is made of wood for easy cleaning.
Context #2 | Noun

person who causes trouble

A person who deliberately causes trouble or provokes others, especially for their own amusement.

Synonyms

provocateur, troublemaker

Examples of usage

  • He's always been a stirrer, constantly spreading rumors and gossip.
  • The office stirrer enjoys creating conflicts among colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "stirrer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agitador

🇮🇳 हिलाने वाला

🇩🇪 Rührer

🇮🇩 pengaduk

🇺🇦 мішалка

🇵🇱 mieszadło

🇯🇵 撹拌器 (かくはんき)

🇫🇷 agitateur

🇪🇸 agitador

🇹🇷 karıştırıcı

🇰🇷 교반기

🇸🇦 محرك

🇨🇿 míchačka

🇸🇰 miešačka

🇨🇳 搅拌器 (jiǎobànqì)

🇸🇮 mešalnik

🇮🇸 hrærari

🇰🇿 араластырғыш

🇬🇪 მრეველი

🇦🇿 qarışdırıcı

🇲🇽 agitador

Etymology

The word 'stirrer' originated from the verb 'stir', which dates back to Old English and is related to Old Norse 'styrr'. The noun form 'stirrer' emerged in the 16th century. Originally, it referred to someone who stirs things, both literally and figuratively. Over time, the negative connotation of a troublemaker or instigator became more prominent.

See also: stir, stirring.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,475, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.