What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small person tense with desire (5)" mean?

The definition is "Small person". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (synonym="abbreviation for tense") + ITCH (synonym="an insatiable desire to do something") = TITCH; definition: "Small person" The answer is TITCH.

Small person tense with desire (5)

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