What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exaggerate about medium dog that's really small (6)" mean?

The definition is "Exaggerate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CA (abbreviation="about") + M (abbreviation="medium") + PUP (synonym="dog") = CAMPUP; definition: "Exaggerate" The answer is CAMPUP.

Exaggerate about medium dog that's really small (6)

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