overstir

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ stir.

Verb

overstir (third-person singular simple present overstirs, present participle overstirring, simple past and past participle overstirred)

1. (transitive) To stir too much.
   • 2012, Mark Bittman, How to Cook Everything: The Basics:

     Don't overstir the batter; better for it to be a little lumpy than for you to stir it too much, which will make the pancakes tough and rubbery.

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