What does the cryptic crossword clue "Father is with child? It's really exciting (7)" mean?

The definition is "It's really exciting". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FR (synonym of "Father") + IS (synonym of "is") + SON (synonym of "child?"); definition: "It's really exciting" The answer is FRISSON.

Father is with child? It's really exciting (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29053 | 1 Across | 2023-04-25 flower

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