What does the cryptic crossword clue "Starts to boost intimate relations with one's skimpy garment (6)" mean?

The definition is "skimpy garment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (first_letter="boost") + I (first_letter="intimate") + KIN (abbreviation="relations") + I (abbreviation="one's") = BIKINI; definition: "skimpy garment" The answer is BIKINI.

Starts to boost intimate relations with one's skimpy garment (6)

Independent Cryptic #11944 | 25 Across | 2025-01-20 flower

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