What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bar friend with a platitudinous style (7)" mean?

The definition is "with a platitudinous style". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAN (synonym of "Bar") + ALLY (synonym of "friend"); definition: "with a platitudinous style" The answer is BANALLY.

Bar friend with a platitudinous style (7)

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