What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hot man I love is a little flat (6)" mean?

The definition is "a little flat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STUD (synonym="man") + I (abbreviation="I") + O (abbreviation="love") = STUDIO; definition: "a little flat" The answer is STUDIO.

Hot man I love is a little flat (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29234 | 11 Across | 2023-11-22 flower

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