What does the cryptic crossword clue "Caught president losing head — failed to observe queuing etiquette (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "f". The wordplay uses a deletion. C (synonym="caught, in cricket") + UTIN (synonym=""President", losing head") = CUTIN The answer is CUTIN.

Caught president losing head — failed to observe queuing etiquette (3,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29126 | 11 Across | 2023-07-19 flower

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