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stir1 verb (stirred, stirring) 1 to mix or agitate (a liquid or semi-liquid substance) by repeated circular strokes with a spoon or other utensil. 2 to arouse the emotions of someone; to move them. 3 to make or cause to make a slight or single movement • The baby stirred in her sleep. 4 intrans to get up after sleeping; to become active after resting. 5 to rouse (oneself) to action. 6 to evoke something • The photos stirred happy memories. 7 intrans, colloq to make trouble. noun 1 an act of stirring (a liquid, etc). 2 an excited reaction; a commotion • His arrest caused a real stir. stirless adj. stir it to cause trouble.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon styrian.

stir from to move away from • so frail now that she seldom stirs from her bed.

stir up something to cause or provoke (eg trouble).

stir2 noun, slang prison.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c.