What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sad Parisian you dressed in bit of lady's underwear (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "Sad". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TU (synonym="‘Parisian you’") in CUP (synonym="‘bit of lady’s underwear’") = CUTUP; definition: "Sad" The answer is CUTUP.

Sad Parisian you dressed in bit of lady's underwear (3,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29056 | 6 Across | 2023-04-28 flower

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