What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old socialite has upset gentleman? Rubbish! (6)" mean?

The definition is "Old". The wordplay uses a reversal. DEB (synonym="debutante, an “Old” term describing a “socialite”") + SIR (reversal="”gentleman”") = DEBRIS; definition: "Rubbish!" The answer is DEBRIS.

Old socialite has upset gentleman? Rubbish! (6)

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