- astir adj
- An emotional cook is all astir and mixed up.
English expressions. 2014.
astir adj
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astir — [ə stʉr′] adv., adj. [ A 1 + STIR2] 1. in motion; in excited activity 2. out of bed … English World dictionary
astir — adj 1. moving, in motion, about; in circulation, abroach; active, stirring, bustling, lively. 2. roused, out of bed, unconfined, Med. ambulatory, Med. ambulant, walking, afoot, up and around, up and about … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
mixed up adj — astir adj … English expressions
astir — predic.adj. & adv. 1 in motion. 2 awake and out of bed (astir early; already astir). 3 excited. Etymology: A(2) + STIR(1) n … Useful english dictionary
astir — /euh sterr /, adj. 1. moving or stirring, esp. with much activity or excitement: The field was astir with small animals, birds, and insects. 2. up and about; out of bed. [bef. 1000; ME, OE; see A 1, STIR1] * * * … Universalium
astir — a·stir || É™ stÉœË adj. moving; excited; active … English contemporary dictionary
astir — a•stir [[t]əˈstɜr[/t]] adj. 1) moving or stirring, esp. with much activity or excitement 2) up and about; out of bed • Etymology: bef. 1000 … From formal English to slang
stir v — astir adj … English expressions
active — adj 1. busy, on the go, occupied, engaged, employed, working, at it, Inf. on the move, Inf. up and doing; moving, kinetic, motive, on the wing, volitant, stirring, astir, up and about or around; bustling, hustling, restless, commotive, Inf.… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
alert — adj 1. wide awake, aware, Inf. heads up, Inf. on the ball, Inf. on the stick, Inf. on one s toes; astir, up and about, up and doing, bright and early; smart, bright, sharp, keen, quick, Inf. quick on the trigger. 2. vigilant, watchful, Argus eyed … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
