What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son has no trousers (6)" mean?

The definition is "trousers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="Son") + LACKS (synonym="”has no”") = SLACKS; definition: "trousers" The answer is SLACKS.

Son has no trousers (6)

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