Stir shit Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstɝ/ /ˈʃɪt

STUR shit

UK

stˈɜː/ /ʃˈɪt

st-UR shit

Definition

A vulgar, slang expression meaning to intentionally create trouble, drama, or conflict, often by provoking people or situations.

Usage & Nuances

Highly informal and vulgar; avoid in formal or polite company. Similar to 'stir the pot' but ruder. Commonly used to complain about someone who creates drama or causes trouble intentionally. Offensive to some; use with caution.

• Spanish: causar problemas - crear conflictos (informal, vulgar)
• Portuguese (BR): causar confusão (gíria, vulgar) - arranjar encrenca
• Portuguese (PT): armar confusão (calão, vulgar) - criar problemas
• Chinese (Simplified): 惹事生非（粗俗，俚语） - 找麻烦（较粗鲁）
• Chinese (Traditional): 惹事生非（粗俗，俚語） - 找麻煩（較粗魯）
• Hindi: गड़बड़ फैलाना (अशिष्ट, बोलचाल) - झगड़ा करना
• Arabic: إثارة المشاكل (عامية، فظة) - افتعال المتاعب
• Bengali: বালের ঝামেলা পাকানো - সমস্যা পাকানো (অশ্লীল)
• Russian: разжигать дерьмо - мутить воду (грубо)
• Japanese: 騒ぎを起こす (下品) - トラブルを作る (スラング)
• Vietnamese: gây rắc rối (tục) - khuấy đảo chuyện (thô tục)
• Korean: 지랄하다 - 문제를 일으키다 (비속어)
• Turkish: ortalığı karıştırmak (argo, kaba)
• Urdu: گند پھیلانا - فضول فساد ڈالنا (غلیظ)
• Indonesian: ngomongin omong kosong (kasar) - bikin onar (slang)

Example Sentences

He always tries to stir shit when things are calm.

basic

Don't stir shit just to get attention.

basic

She likes to stir shit between her friends.

basic

Why are you trying to stir shit right now? We were having a good time.

natural

He loves to walk into a room and stir shit just to see what happens.

natural

Some people just can't help but stir shit wherever they go.

natural