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overstir

verb

Etymology

From over- + stir.

  1. derived from *sturiz✻ — “turmoil, noise, confusion”
  2. inherited from styrian — “to be in motion, move, agitate, stir, disturb, trouble”
  3. inherited from stiren
  4. prefixed as overstir — “over + stir”

Definitions

  1. To stir too much.

    • Don't overstir the batter; better for it to be a little lumpy than for you to stir it too much, which will make the pancakes tough and rubbery.

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