What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tweet letter: pleased Tom might do this in retirement (7)" mean?

The definition is "Tweet". The wordplay uses a reversal. CHI (synonym="Greek letter") + PURR (reversal="what a tom cat might do") = CHIRRUP; definition: "Tweet" The answer is CHIRRUP.

Tweet letter: pleased Tom might do this in retirement (7)

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