What does the cryptic crossword clue "Touch a bikini? (5)" mean?

The definition is "bikini". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TANG (synonym="a tinge / trace / hint [of a flavour]=”Touch”") + A (synonym="A") = TANGA; definition: "bikini?" The answer is TANGA.

Touch a bikini? (5)

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