stirrer
A device used to stirA device used to stir. (Cardinal types include wood or plastic strips (for beverages) and magnetic objects that react to a spinning magnet nearby (for chemistry beakers).
» Sports journalists are nothing but professional ragebaiters and shit stirrers.
Спортивные журналисты в своей профессии только и умеют, что провоцировать и баламутить воду. — Ooneykcall
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4 sensesA device used to stir. (Cardinal types include wood or plastic strips (for beverages) and magnetic objects that react to a spinning magnet nearby (for chemistry beakers).
We're out of coffee stirrers again and I'm not using my finger!
A person who stirs something.
The stirrers in the chocolate factory often get chocolate all over their uniforms.
a person who spreads frightening rumors and stirs up trouble
(slang)A person who spreads rumours or causes agitation.
Near-synonyms: (vulgar) shit-stirrer, shit disturber, shitmonger
Why would you say something so hurtful? God, you are such a stirrer!
One who stirs or moves about, as after sleep.
I heard some early stirrers in the kitchen at dawn, but I saw no reason to get up yet.
Examples
2 sentencesSports journalists are nothing but professional ragebaiters and shit stirrers.
ruСпортивные журналисты в своей профессии только и умеют, что провоцировать и баламутить воду. — Ooneykcall
The government has banned disposal plastic items such as straws and coffee stirrers.
Forms
plural: stirrersSynonyms
72 synonyms- a person who spreads frightening rumors and stirs up trouble:scaremonger
Word family
5 related wordsSee also
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