A Quick and Simple Dictionary

stir

1. Verb.  (transitive, dated) To change the place of in any manner; to move.
2. Verb.  (transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles of, as of a liquid, by passing something through it; to agitate.
3. Verb.  (transitive) To agitate the content of (a container) by passing something through it.
4. Verb.  (transitive) To bring into debate; to agitate; to moot.
5. Verb.  (transitive) To incite to action; to arouse; to instigate; to prompt; to excite.
6. Verb.  (intransitive) To move; to change one’s position.
7. Verb.  (intransitive) To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy one's self.
8. Verb.  (intransitive) To become the object of notice; to be on foot.
9. Verb.  (intransitive, poetic) To rise, or be up, in the morning.
10. Noun.  The act or result of stirring; agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements.
11. Noun.  Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar.
12. Noun.  Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions.
13. Noun.  (slang) Jail; prison.