What does the cryptic crossword clue "Less-than-serious flight for fun not entirely dreadful (8)" mean?

The definition is "Less-than-serious". The wordplay uses a deletion. FLIP (synonym="flight for fun? – perhaps in the sense of a type of somersault, or playfully tossing something in the air") + PANT (synonym="PANT") = FLIPPANT; definition: "Less-than-serious" The answer is FLIPPANT.

Less-than-serious flight for fun not entirely dreadful (8)

Independent Cryptic #11852 | 20 Across | 2024-10-04 flower

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