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The lazy art of moving things in circles until they cooperate.
means To mix or move a substance, usually liquid, with repeated circular motions of a tool.
from From Old English styrian, to set in motion or rouse — the same restless root that gives us the prison slang for stir-crazy.
Double meaningAlso means commotion: a stir at the party.
Stir-fryConstant motion keeps high heat from burning food.
Stirring speechSame word for rousing emotions, not soup.