What does the cryptic crossword clue "Legs up darling just a little (7)" mean?

The definition is "little". The wordplay uses a reversal. PINS (reversal="legs") + PET (synonym="darling") = SNIPPET; definition: "little" The answer is SNIPPET.

Legs up darling just a little (7)

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