stir up — to deliberately cause trouble, controversy, or strong emotions
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to deliberately cause trouble, controversy, or strong emotions
Pronunciation (IPA): /stɜːr ʌp/
Korean meaning: 고의로 문제나 논란, 강한 감정을 불러일으키다
Korean pronunciation: **스**털 **업**
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can stir up a delicious meal from just leftovers in the fridge.
- Don't stir up the boss today - he's already grumpy about the budget cuts.
- The documentary stirred up public interest in environmental protection.
stir up
VERB//stɜːr ʌp//
to deliberately cause trouble, controversy, or strong emotions
to deliberately cause trouble, controversy, or strong emotions
Her words spur the crowd, making boundaries blur!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Old English 'styrian'(움직이다)에서 유래된 'stir'에 방향을 나타내는 'up'이 결합되어 '위로 휘젓다, 들썩이게 하다'는 의미가 발달했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother can stir up a delicious meal from just leftovers in the fridge.”
“Don't stir up the boss today - he's already grumpy about the budget cuts.”
“The documentary stirred up public interest in environmental protection.”
“Every time he visits, he manages to stir up drama between the family members.”
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