What does the cryptic crossword clue "Two unidentical sons, flipping hooligans! (4)" mean?

The definition is "hooligans". The wordplay uses a reversal. BOY (reversal="a second") + S (synonym="son") = YOBS; definition: "hooligans!" The answer is YOBS.

Two unidentical sons, flipping hooligans! (4)

Guardian Cryptic #28994 | 28 Down | 2023-02-15 flower

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