Stir Definition
stir
noun
- a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event; "he made a great splash and then disappeared"
- emotional agitation and excitement
- a rapid active commotion
verb
- move an implement through; "stir the soup"; "stir my drink"; "stir the soil"
- move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"
- stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"
- stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"
- affect emotionally; "A stirring movie"; "I was touched by your kind letter of sympathy"
- summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain"
- to begin moving, "As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stir"
- mix or add by stirring; "Stir nuts into the dough"
"Stir" in song lyrics
See how stir is used in real songs:
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"Told me it was only me making her brain stir"
Cage — Scenester -
"Add some sugar, and stir"
D-Sisive — The Elephant Dance -
"In every hood that stir"
Outlawz — Outlaw 2000
Words that rhyme with stir
Usage tips for "stir"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stir" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stir to find words that pair well.