What does the cryptic crossword clue "Terrible entertainment briefly interrupts boring item (5)" mean?

The definition is "Terrible". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). FU (synonym="FU") in AWL (synonym="AWL") = AWFUL; definition: "Terrible" The answer is AWFUL.

Terrible entertainment briefly interrupts boring item (5)

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