What does the cryptic crossword clue "Big beast in fashion work turned up (5)" mean?

The definition is "Big beast". The wordplay uses a reversal. HIP (synonym="in fashion") + OP (reversal="opus, work") = HIPPO; definition: "Big beast" The answer is HIPPO.

Big beast in fashion work turned up (5)

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