What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cold, shy, surly person (5)" mean?

The definition is "surly person". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="cold") + HURL (synonym="shy") = CHURL; definition: "surly person" The answer is CHURL.

Cold, shy, surly person (5)

Times Cryptic #28979 | 22 Across | 2024-07-26 flower

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