What does the cryptic crossword clue "Strike briefly like this politician (5)" mean?

The definition is "Strike". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THU (synonym="THU") + MP (synonym="MP") = THUMP; definition: "Strike" The answer is THUMP.

Strike briefly like this politician (5)

Independent Cryptic #11848 | 11 Across | 2024-09-30 flower

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