What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scoundrel ordered gallon after gallon (6)" mean?

The definition is "Scoundrel". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BADE (synonym of "ordered") + G (abbreviation of "gallon") + G (abbreviation of "gallon"); definition: "Scoundrel" The answer is BADEGG.

Scoundrel ordered gallon after gallon (6)

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