English · Slang Attested

stir one's stumps

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To get going; to move one's legs in walking or running.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bắt đầu di chuyển, hành động

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “stir one's stumps” mean?

To get going; to move one's legs in walking or running.

Is “stir one's stumps” formal or informal?

stir one's stumps is generally slang.