English · Phrasal verb Attested

stir up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kích động hoặc gây phấn khích

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Where it’s used: Used American English

What one man can do himself directly is but little. If however he can stir up ten others to take up the task he has accomplished much.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To mix (ingredients) by stirring.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trộn bằng cách khuấy

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Sources & notes

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To move or disturb slightly; to make turbid.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển hoặc làm cho hỗn loạn một chút;

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

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

What does “stir up” mean?

To arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).

Is “stir up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.