What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stuck up small head by mistake (8)" mean?

The definition is "Stuck up". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="small") + NOB (synonym="slang for head") + BISH (synonym="slang for mistake") = SNOBBISH; definition: "Stuck up" The answer is SNOBBISH.

Stuck up small head by mistake (8)

Independent Cryptic #11014 | 1 Across | 2022-01-31 flower

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