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Pert, following kiss (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flip

'pert' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'following kiss' is the wordplay.
'following' becomes 'f.' (used when citing page numbers etc).
'kiss' becomes 'lip' (I've seen this in other clues).
'f'+'lip'='FLIP'

(Other definitions for flip that I've seen before include "Turn (over) - impudent" , "Go mad" , "Propel with finger - lose one's temper" , "Throw a wobbly" , "See red" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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