What does the cryptic crossword clue "Irritation from foreign character, Manuel’s catchphrase? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Irritation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PI (synonym="PI") + QUE (synonym="Manuel") = PIQUE; definition: "Irritation" The answer is PIQUE.

Irritation from foreign character, Manuel’s catchphrase? (5)

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