What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hobo with ordinary make-up becomes bouncer (11)" mean?

The definition is "bouncer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TRAMP (synonym="Hobo") + O (abbreviation="ordinary") + LINER (synonym="make-up") = TRAMPOLINER; definition: "bouncer" The answer is TRAMPOLINER.

Hobo with ordinary make-up becomes bouncer (11)

Independent Cryptic #12030 | 15 Across | 2025-04-30 flower

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