What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jerk accepting old lady's more badass (7)" mean?

The definition is "more badass". The wordplay uses charade, container. TUG (synonym of "Jerk") + O (abbreviation of "old") + HER (abbreviation of "lady's") [container: "accepting"]; definition: "more badass" The answer is TOUGHER.

Jerk accepting old lady's more badass (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29013 | 4 Down | 2023-03-09 flower

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