What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rather cheeky, for one guarding vessel! (5)" mean?

The definition is "Rather cheeky". The wordplay uses charade, container. SAY (synonym of "for one") + SS (synonym of "vessel!") [container: "guarding"]; definition: "Rather cheeky," The answer is SASSY.

Rather cheeky, for one guarding vessel! (5)

Times Cryptic #28720 | 24 Down | 2023-09-28 flower

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