What does the cryptic crossword clue "Foolish to make Pinky or Perky "discontented" (4)" mean?

The definition is "Foolish". The wordplay uses charade, parts. DO (synonym of "make") + PY (middle of "Pinky or Perky") [outer letters: ""discontented""]; definition: "Foolish" The answer is DOPY.

Foolish to make Pinky or Perky "discontented" (4)

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