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stirrer

stir·rer

UK/ˈstɜːɹə/ US/ˈstɝɚ/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

a person who spreads frightening rumors and stirs up trouble

Synonyms
2.

an implement used for stirring

Origin

From stir + -er.

Phrases

  • champagne stirrer
  • magnetic stirrer
  • pot stirrer

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