What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bad-tempered Yankee goes after big game (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bad-tempered". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEST (synonym="big game") + Y (abbreviation="Yankee") = TESTY; definition: "Bad-tempered" The answer is TESTY.

Bad-tempered Yankee goes after big game (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16496 | 17 Across | 2021-01-22 flower

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