What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stevie perhaps bored by nasty mean barbs? (9)" mean?

The definition is "barbs?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NICKS (synonym="best known as a singer with Fleetwood Mac") + MEAN (synonym="MEAN") = NICKNAMES; definition: "barbs?" The answer is NICKNAMES.

Stevie perhaps bored by nasty mean barbs? (9)

Times Cryptic #29116 | 9 Across | 2025-01-02 flower

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