What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heavyweight bear tush! (4-3)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). POOH (synonym="Winnie-the-Pooh, a bear") + BAH (synonym="tush – exclamation of disbelief or disapproval") = POOHBAH The answer is POOHBAH.

Heavyweight bear tush! (4-3)

Guardian Cryptic #29582 | 5 Across | 2025-01-03 flower

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