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Cheeky retriever bounding around end of garden (10)

Ross

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irreverent

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'cheeky' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for irreverent that I've seen before include "Cheeky" , "Disrespectful" , "Impious" , "Not respectful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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