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A puffed-up VIP (5)

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I believe the answer is:

swell

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This clue could be a double definition.

'a puffed-up' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'vip' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for swell that I've seen before include "Person of high social standing" , "mushroom" , "Excellent (slang)" , "wonderful" , "Expand - big wig" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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