stirrer

stirrer
Ⅰ.
stir [1] ► VERB (stirred, stirring) 1) move an implement round and round in (a liquid or other substance) to mix it thoroughly. 2) move slightly or begin to be active. 3) wake or rise from sleep. 4) (often stir up) arouse (a strong feeling) in someone. 5) Brit. informal deliberately cause trouble by spreading rumours or gossip.
► NOUN 1) an act of stirring or being stirred. 2) a disturbance or commotion.
DERIVATIVES stirrer noun.
ORIGIN Old English.
Ⅱ.
stir [2] ► NOUN informal ▪ prison.
ORIGIN perhaps from Romany sturbin 'jail' .

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