What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quirky, picky, periodically retiring little 'un (5)" mean?

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Quirky, picky, periodically retiring little 'un (5)

Times Cryptic #29081 | 25 Across | 2024-11-22

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ODD {p}I{c}K{y} reversed

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