What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exhilaration of oxygen after sudden wind (5)" mean?

The definition is "wind". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GUST (synonym="GUST") + O (synonym="O") = GUSTO; definition: "Exhilaration" The answer is GUSTO.

Exhilaration of oxygen after sudden wind (5)

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