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hurly burly vs stir

stir vs hurly burly

hurly burly and stir both are nouns.

hurly burly is not a verb while stir is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hurly burly Yes No No No
stir Yes No Yes No
As nouns, stir is a hyponym of hurly burly; that is, stir is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hurly burly:
  • hurly burly: a disorderly outburst or tumult
  • stir: a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
hurly burly (noun) stir (noun)
a disorderly outburst or tumult a rapid active commotion
emotional agitation and excitement
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
hurly burly (verb) stir (verb)
mix or add by stirring
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
affect emotionally
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
move very slightly
move an implement through
to begin moving
stir feelings in
Difference between hurly burly and stir

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