Excite with a bit of spooning? (4,2)

I believe the answer is:

stir up

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'excite' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for stir up that I've seen before include "Foment (trouble)" , "Instigate" , "Fire in" , "Get excited" , "Incite; mix" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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