What does the cryptic crossword clue "Climbing mountains, call to be extravagant (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "be extravagant". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. ALPS (synonym of "mountains,") + SHOUT (synonym of "call") [reversal: "Climbing"]; definition: "be extravagant" The answer is SPLASHOUT.

Climbing mountains, call to be extravagant (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #28917 | 13 Down | 2022-11-17 flower

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