Crossword Genius

Attack of giggles possibly showing Bottom up in middle of June, for example? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

onslaught

'attack' is the definition.
(an onslaught is an attack)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for onslaught that I've seen before include "Assault" , "Hunt goals (anag) - offensive" , "Barrage" , "offensive action" , "Aggressive action" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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