What does the cryptic crossword clue "Whiskey cooler photographer gives young rascal (14)" mean?

The definition is "young rascal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym="Whiskey, NATO alphabet") + HIPPER (synonym="cooler") + SNAPPER (synonym="photographer") = WHIPPERSNAPPER; definition: "young rascal" The answer is WHIPPERSNAPPER.

Whiskey cooler photographer gives young rascal (14)

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