What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jerk, say, having papers in a frenzy (5-2)" mean?

The definition is "Jerk". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRESS (synonym="[news] “papers”") + UP (synonym="”in a frenzy”") = PRESSUP The answer is PRESSUP.

Jerk, say, having papers in a frenzy (5-2)

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