What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perverse creature who might pinch twirling girl attending many parties (7)" mean?

The definition is "Perverse". The wordplay uses a reversal. CRAB (synonym="creature who might pinch") + DEB (reversal="debutante, girl attending any parties") = CRABBED; definition: "Perverse" The answer is CRABBED.

Perverse creature who might pinch twirling girl attending many parties (7)

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