astir Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite out of bed
    up.
    • are they astir yet?
    • up by seven each morning
  2. adjective satellite on the move
    about.
    • up and about
    • the whole town was astir over the incident

WordNet

A*stir" adverb & adjective
Etymology
Pref. a- + stir.
Definitions
  1. Stirring; in a state of activity or motion; out of bed.

Webster 1913