What does the cryptic crossword clue "E.g. ladies and gents hiding pants showing eccentricity (9)" mean?

The definition is "eccentricity". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PINES (synonym="pants") in LOOS (synonym="e.g. ladies and gents") = LOOPINESS; definition: "of ‘pants’" The answer is LOOPINESS.

E.g. ladies and gents hiding pants showing eccentricity (9)

Times Cryptic #28649 | 13 Across | 2023-07-07 flower

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