5 letter words with TIR in the middle

Here is the requested information on the word "stirk": Stirk Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A young bullock or heifer.

Pronunciations:

• US: /stərk/
• UK: /stɜːk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "stirk" is of Middle English origin and has been used since the 14th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word "stjǫrkr" meaning "young bull" or "heifer". The word was originally used in Scottish and Northern English dialects, but is now considered archaic and is rarely used in modern English.

Synonyms:

• Young bull
• Heifer

Related Words:

• Brisk
• Cirks
• Kirks
• Dirks
• Birks

Example Sentences:

• The farmer was raising a stirk to be a prize bull.
• The young heifer was still a stirk and had not yet reached maturity.

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions: 1. to mix (a liquid or substance) by moving a spoon or other implement around in it, 2. to move slightly or begin to be active, 3. to cause (a feeling or memory) to be awakened or aroused

Pronunciations: US: /stərz/ UK: /stɜːz/

Origin and Usage: The word "stirs" originated from the Middle English word "stiren" which means "to move, awaken". It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word can be used in various contexts such as cooking, emotions, and physical movement.

Synonyms: agitates, mixes, blends, arouses, incites, provokes, stimulates

Related Words: sitar, tarsi, astir, stria, airts

Example Sentences:

• She stirs the soup gently to make sure it doesn stick to the bottom of the pot.
• After a long nap, the cat stirs and stretches its legs.
• The memory of her childhood home stirs feelings of nostalgia within her.