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Bit of a bouncing boy in his birthday suit (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

unclad

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'bit' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for unclad that I've seen before include "In one's birthday suit" , "having abandoned habit" , "nude" , "without clothing" , "Not dressed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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