What does the cryptic crossword clue "Swelling family, his, confused like yokels (10)" mean?

The definition is "like yokels". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BUMP (synonym="swelling") + KIN (synonym="family") + HIS (synonym="family") = BUMPKINISH; definition: "like yokels" The answer is BUMPKINISH.

Swelling family, his, confused like yokels (10)

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