What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sexually perverted cat? (7,3)" mean?

The definition is "cat?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PEEPING (synonym="PEEPING") + TOM (synonym="TOM") = PEEPINGTOM; definition: "of PEEPING TOM" The answer is PEEPINGTOM.

Sexually perverted cat? (7,3)

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