What does the cryptic crossword clue "Loudly criticise pudding getting stick down under (9)" mean?

The definition is "Loudly". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Homophone of ( Loudly ) [ “boo!”(exclamation to criticise/show disapproval) + “meringue”(a pudding/a dessert made from egg whites and sugar) ]. The answer is BOOMERANG.

Loudly criticise pudding getting stick down under (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29013 | 14 Across | 2023-03-09 flower

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