What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cheeky bloke only just up (8)" mean?

The definition is "only just up". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FRESH (synonym of "Cheeky") + MAN (synonym of "bloke"); definition: "only just up" The answer is FRESHMAN.

Cheeky bloke only just up (8)

Times Cryptic #28960 | 23 Across | 2024-07-04 flower

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