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Fish given to one with cat, perhaps an impish young one? (14)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

whippersnapper

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(Other definitions for whippersnapper that I've seen before include "Cheeky youngster" , "cheeky young lad" , "Cheeky kid" , "cheeky upstart" , "brash youngster" .)

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