What does the cryptic crossword clue "Function of fellow who’s been sunbathing? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Function". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAN (synonym="TAN") + GENT (synonym="GENT") = TANGENT; definition: "Function" The answer is TANGENT.

Function of fellow who’s been sunbathing? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29605 | 19 Across | 2025-01-30 flower

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