What does the cryptic crossword clue "Manner over deception, cooler (3-3)" mean?

The definition is "cooler". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AIR (synonym of "Manner") + CON (synonym of "deception,"); definition: "cooler" The answer is AIR-CON.

Manner over deception, cooler (3-3)

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