Cause a stir Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɝ
KAWZ uh STUR
kˈɔːz/ /æɪ/ /stˈɜː
KAWZ uh STUR
Definition
To do or say something that gets a lot of attention, excitement, or surprise from other people.
Usage & Nuances
Used in news, social settings, or gossip; mostly informal. Implies surprising, controversial, or unusual actions or statements. Often used with people, news, announcements: 'The news caused a stir.' Not for positive excitement alone—can involve controversy.
Spanish: causar revuelo - causar conmociónPortuguese (BR): causar alvoroço - causar burburinhoPortuguese (PT): causar agitação - causar burburinhoChinese (Simplified): 引起轰动 - 引发骚动Chinese (Traditional): 引起轟動 - 引發騷動Hindi: हलचल मचाना - हलचल पैदा करनाArabic: يُحدث ضجة - يُثير بلبلةBengali: হইচই ফেলা - চাঞ্চল্য সৃষ্টি করাRussian: вызвать ажиотаж - произвести шумихуJapanese: 騒ぎを起こす - 話題になるVietnamese: gây xôn xao - gây náo độngKorean: 소동을 일으키다 - 화제를 모으다Turkish: olay yaratmak - dikkat çekmekUrdu: ہلچل مچانا - سنسنی پھیلاناIndonesian: menimbulkan kehebohan - menghebohkan
Example Sentences
The new rule caused a stir at school.
basic
Her dress caused a stir at the party.
basic
The announcement caused a stir in the office.
basic
He knew his comments would cause a stir on social media.
natural
The celebrity’s arrival really caused a stir downtown.
natural
The art show’s unusual sculptures caused a stir among visitors.
natural