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Cheerful fellow consumed brownie (4)

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airy

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(Other definitions for airy that I've seen before include "Well ventilated; nonchalant" , "Delicate; dismissive" , "Spacious - aerial" , "Delicate, casual" , "Lacking substance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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