What does the cryptic crossword clue "Primitive man brooking no delay (6)" mean?

The definition is "brooking no delay". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UR (synonym="UR") + GENT (synonym="GENT") = URGENT; definition: "brooking no delay" The answer is URGENT.

Primitive man brooking no delay (6)

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