What does the cryptic crossword clue "Knock over playground equipment? Sounds a bit rude (5)" mean?

The definition is "a bit rude". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Homophone [ sounds ] of SAW-SEE ("playground equipment" (SEE-SAW), knocked over ) The answer is SAUCY.

Knock over playground equipment? Sounds a bit rude (5)

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Knock over playground equip­ment? Sounds a bit rude (5)

Knock over playground equipment? Sounds a bit rude (5)