What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rod is bachelor and not stuck up (5)" mean?

The definition is "Rod". The wordplay uses a reversal. BA (synonym="Bachelor [of Arts]") + NOT (reversal="NOT") = BATON The answer is BATON.

Rod is bachelor and not stuck up (5)

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