Stirrer

Origin

stir + -er

Full definition of stirrer

Noun

1. A device used to stir.We're out of coffee stirrers again and I'm not using my finger!
2. A person who stirs something.The stirrers in the chocolate factory often get chocolate all over their uniforms.
3. (slang) A person who spreads rumours or causes agitation.Why would you say something so hurtful? God, you are such a stirrer!
4. One who stirs or moves about, as after sleep.
• 1597, William Shakespeare, , III. ii. 3:An early stirrer, by
  the rood!

Derived terms

• pot stirrer