What does the cryptic crossword clue "Waste time with lover — buoyant when excited … (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "Waste time". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FAN (synonym="lover") + BUOYANT (synonym="great spot") = FANNYABOUT; definition: "Waste time" The answer is FANNYABOUT.

Waste time with lover — buoyant when excited … (5,5)

Guardian Cryptic #28965 | 20 Across | 2023-01-12 flower

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