verb
- stirring something excessively or more than necessary
Usage: present participle or gerund form of 'overstir'
noun
- the act or instance of stirring something too much
Usage: gerund noun; commonly used in cooking contexts
Examples
- Overstirring the batter can make the cake tough and dense.
- The chef warned against overstirring the sauce, which would break the emulsion.
- Overstirring the mixture incorporated too much air and ruined the texture.
- She was overstirring the soup when I told her to stop.
- Avoid overstirring when folding whipped cream into the mousse.