English edit

Etymology edit

stir +‎ -er.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

stirrer (plural stirrers)

  1. A device used to stir.
    We're out of coffee stirrers again and I'm not using my finger!
  2. A person who stirs something.
    The stirrers in the chocolate factory often get chocolate all over their uniforms.
  3. (slang) A person who spreads rumours or causes agitation.
    Why would you say something so hurtful? God, you are such a stirrer!
  4. One who stirs or moves about, as after sleep.

Derived terms edit

Norwegian Bokmål edit

Verb edit

stirrer

  1. present of stirre