What does the cryptic crossword clue "Affected a stylish greeting (6)" mean?

The definition is "Affected". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHIC (synonym of "stylish") + HI (synonym of "greeting"); definition: "Affected" The answer is CHICHI.

Affected a stylish greeting (6)

Guardian Cryptic #21778 | 7 Down | 1999-12-27 flower

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