Gretchen Rubin

I've found that I snack less and concentrate better when I chew on a plastic stirrer - the kind that you get to stir your to-go coffee. I picked up this habit from my husband, who loves to chew on things. His favorite chew-toy is a plastic pen top, and gnawed pen tops and little bits of plastic litter our apartment.

American Author

Jenny Eclair

My older sister is bossy, my brother is a stirrer and me - well, I am perfect!

Comedian

When 'stirrer' refers to a tool, it's commonly found in recipes or cooking contexts.

Kitchen Utensil

A stirrer blends ingredients; it doesn't chop or slice like knives or blenders.

Not for Cutting

Stirrers come in various sizes, from small for drinks to large for cooking pots.

Different Sizes

When talking about a person, 'stirrer' implies negative behavior and is informal.

Negative Connotation

Calling someone a stirrer can evoke strong emotions and should be used cautiously.

Emotionally Charged

The term can sometimes be used humorously among friends, but it's tricky.

Context Matters

In scientific settings, 'stirrer' is used for precise and controlled mixing.

Laboratory Equipment

A lab stirrer is not interchangeable with other stirring tools like kitchen utensils.