What does the cryptic crossword clue "Belly dance with nothing on! (7)" mean?

The definition is "Belly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BALL (abbreviation="dance") + O (abbreviation="nothing") + ON (from clue) = BALLOON; definition: "Belly" The answer is BALLOON.

Belly dance with nothing on! (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16374 | 4 Down | 2020-08-05 flower

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