What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brief here? Lap dancing to entertain this writer (9)" mean?

The definition is "Brief". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ME (synonym="this writer") + HERE (synonym="HERE") + LAP (synonym="LAP") = EPHEMERAL; definition: "Brief" The answer is EPHEMERAL.

Brief here? Lap dancing to entertain this writer (9)

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