Definition of stir

• v. t. - To change the place of in any manner; to move.
• v. t. - To disturb the relative position of the particles of, as of a liquid, by passing something through it; to agitate; as, to stir a pudding with a spoon.
• v. t. - To bring into debate; to agitate; to moot.
• v. t. - To incite to action; to arouse; to instigate; to prompt; to excite.
• v. i. - To move; to change one's position.
• v. i. - To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy one's self.
• v. i. - To become the object of notice; to be on foot.
• v. i. - To rise, or be up, in the morning.
• n. - The act or result of stirring; agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements.
• n. - Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar.
• n. - Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions.