What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boob has male excited (4-2)" mean?

The definition is "Boob". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COCK (synonym="male") + UP (abbreviation="excited") = COCKUP; definition: "Boob" The answer is COCKUP.

Boob has male excited (4-2)

Guardian Cryptic #28982 | 1 Across | 2023-02-01 flower

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