stirrer

noun4

1. •
   A device used to stir. Cardinal types include wood or plastic strips (for beverages) and magnetic objects that react to a spinning magnet nearby (for chemistry beakers).

   • We're out of coffee stirrers again and I'm not using my finger!
2. •
   A person who stirs something.

   • The stirrers in the chocolate factory often get chocolate all over their uniforms.
3. •
   (slang) A person who spreads rumours or causes agitation.

   • Why would you say something so hurtful? God, you are such a stirrer!
4. •
   One who stirs or moves about, as after sleep.

   • I heard some early stirrers in the kitchen at dawn, but I saw no reason to get up yet.