搬弄
pull; show off; stir up trouble
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to pull; to flip; to toggle
neutralMost commonly used for operating mechanical parts like gun bolts or switches.
He pulled the gun bolt hard, ready to shoot.
Please flip the light switch to turn on the lamp.
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He turned the steering wheel to adjust the car's direction.
Dad helped me pry open the can lid.
Can you pull this heavy drawer handle?
verb
to show off; to flaunt
neutralHas a slightly negative connotation, implying excessive or unnecessary showing off.
He always likes to show off his little bit of knowledge, which makes people annoyed.
Stop showing off your foreign language skills in front of me, I already know.
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He likes to show off his collection at parties.
Don't keep showing off your contributions; teamwork is the key.
She showed off her cooking skills to the guests.
verb
to stir up trouble; to sow discord
derogatoryUsed specifically for causing conflict or misunderstanding between people.
He always stirs up trouble between colleagues to ruin team relationships.
Don't listen to people who spread gossip and stir up trouble.
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She was fired from the company for sowing discord.
Don't let bad people stir up trouble between neighbors.
He loves to sow discord to break up friendships.