What does the cryptic crossword clue "Needy girl kept by funky bloke (8)" mean?

The definition is "Needy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="DI") + DI (synonym="DI") + GENT (synonym="DI") = INDIGENT; definition: "Needy" The answer is INDIGENT.

Needy girl kept by funky bloke (8)

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