What does the cryptic crossword clue "Husband unhappy with friends turning up last-minute (8)" mean?

The definition is "last-minute". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. H (abbreviation of "Husband") + SAD (synonym of "unhappy") + PALS (synonym of "friends") [reversal: "turning"]; definition: "last-minute" The answer is SLAPDASH.

Husband unhappy with friends turning up last-minute (8)

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