What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attracted to men or women tickling in a way that’s cruel (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BI (synonym="attracted to men or women") + TINGLY (synonym="tickling") = BITINGLY The answer is BITINGLY.

Attracted to men or women tickling in a way that’s cruel (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29444 | 9 Across | 2024-07-25 flower

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