stirrer

transitive verb stirred, stirring

1. to move, shake, agitate, etc., esp. slightly
2. to change the position of slightly; displace: to stir a log
3. to rouse from sleep, lethargy, indifference, etc.
4. to put (oneself, one's limbs, etc.) into motion or activity, esp. briskly
5. 1. to move an implement, the hand, etc. through (a liquid or loose substance) with an agitated motion so that the particles change position with relation to one another
   2. to mix by or as by imparting such a motion to
6. to excite the feelings of; move strongly
7. to incite or provoke: often with up: to stir up trouble
8. to evoke, or call up: to stir memories

Origin: ME stirien < OE styrian: see storm

intransitive verb

1. to move or change position, esp. only slightly: not a leaf stirred
2. to be up and about; be busy and active
3. to be taking place, going on, happening, etc.
4. to begin to show signs of activity; begin to come to life
5. to impart an agitated motion to a liquid, mixture, etc. as with a spoon
6. to be stirred: a mixture that stirs easily

noun

1. the act, an instance, or the sound of stirring
2. movement; activity; agitation
3. a state of excitement; commotion; tumult