What does the cryptic crossword clue "Half-hearted tantrum flipping papers (5)" mean?

The definition is "Half-hearted". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. PET (synonym of "tantrum") + ID (synonym of "papers") [reversal: "flipping"]; definition: "Half-hearted" The answer is TEPID.

Half-hearted tantrum flipping papers (5)

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