stir up

US /stɜːr ˈʌp/

UK /stɜːr ˈʌp/

1.

to cause trouble or excitement

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His comments always stir up controversy.

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Don't stir up trouble where there is none.

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provoke incite arouse excite foment

2.

to mix something by moving it around with a spoon or stick

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She used a spoon to stir up the sugar in her coffee.

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The chef began to stir up the ingredients in the large pot.

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mix blend agitate churn

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stir stir-fry on the up and up up up to come up with follow up