What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boring thing, jacketed male? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Boring". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GILET (synonym of "jacketed") + M (synonym of "male?"); definition: "Boring thing," The answer is GIMLET.

Boring thing, jacketed male? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29469 | 26 Across | 2024-08-23 flower

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