What does the cryptic crossword clue "A playboy in love — small pecker? (8)" mean?

The definition is "small pecker?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation of "A") + RAKE (synonym of "playboy") + PET (synonym of "love -"); definition: "small pecker?" The answer is PARAKEET.

A playboy in love — small pecker? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28134 | 2 Down | 2020-05-15 flower

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