Brilliant, albeit informal (3)

I believe the answer is:

fab

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'brilliant' is the definition.
(short for fabulous)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for fab that I've seen before include "Marvellous (sl.)" , "Excellent (slang)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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