What does the cryptic crossword clue "Robin maybe turning glitzy, acting like a football player? (9)" mean?

The definition is "acting like a football player?". The wordplay uses a reversal. BIRD (reversal="BIRD") + BLING (synonym="BLING") = DRIBBLING The answer is DRIBBLING.

Robin maybe turning glitzy, acting like a football player? (9)

Times Cryptic #28951 | 13 Across | 2024-06-24 flower

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