Stirrer: meaning, definitions and examples
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stirrer
[ ˈstɜːrər ]
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.
person who causes trouble
A person who deliberately causes trouble or provokes others, especially for their own amusement.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.