What does the cryptic crossword clue "Parent and child clipped plane? Rubbish (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "Rubbish". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MUM (synonym="MUM") + BO (synonym="BO") + JUMBO (synonym="JUMBO") = MUMBO JUMBO; definition: "Rubbish" The answer is MUMBO JUMBO.

Parent and child clipped plane? Rubbish (5,5)

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