What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stupid moralistic performance without lecture? (3-8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a deletion. PI (synonym="moralistic") + GIG (synonym="performance") + NO (synonym="NO") + RANT (synonym="without a lecture") = PIGIGNORANT The answer is PIGIGNORANT.

Stupid moralistic performance without lecture? (3-8)

Guardian Cryptic #29269 | 12 Down | 2024-01-03 flower

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