What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fit to host just half of brunch — it's short (6)" mean?

The definition is "short". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). BRU (synonym="nch") in APT (synonym="“fit”") = ABRUPT; definition: "short" The answer is ABRUPT.

Fit to host just half of brunch — it's short (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29119 | 21 Down | 2023-07-11 flower

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