What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like hearing of Australian keeping company with some jerks (8)" mean?

The definition is "Like hearing". The wordplay uses charade, container. AUS (synonym of "Australian") + CO (synonym of "company") + TIC (synonym of "some jerks") [container: "keeping"]; definition: "Like hearing" The answer is ACOUSTIC.

Like hearing of Australian keeping company with some jerks (8)

Times Cryptic #28600 | 4 Across | 2023-05-11 flower

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