Similar to returning in little kilt (4)
I believe the answer is:
like
'similar to' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'returning in little kilt' is the wordplay.
'returning' says the letters should be written backwards.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'ekil' is hidden in the letters of 'little kilt'.
'ekil' reversed gives 'LIKE'.
(Other definitions for like that I've seen before include "a match?" , "Relish" , "Approve; be fond of" , "Such as; find agreeable" , "Find pleasant" .)