What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brummie, no good house painter! (6)" mean?

The definition is "painter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (synonym="“Brummie”") + NG (synonym="no good") + RES (synonym="“house” as in “des res” (desirable residence") = INGRES; definition: "painter!" The answer is INGRES.

Brummie, no good house painter! (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29036 | 10 Across | 2023-04-05 flower

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