What does the cryptic crossword clue "Butter excessive — missing the body, it sticks on the chin (6)" mean?

The definition is "it sticks on the chin". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GOAT (synonym="‘butter’") + EE (synonym="‘ E xcessiv E missing the body’") = GOATEE The answer is GOATEE.

Butter excessive — missing the body, it sticks on the chin (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29145 | 15 Across | 2023-08-10 flower

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