Cheeky devils - one's hugging representative (4)
I believe the answer is:
imps
'cheeky devils' is the definition.
'imps' can be an answer for 'devils' (devil-like creatures). I'm not sure about the 'cheeky' bit.
'one's hugging representative' is the wordplay.
'one's' becomes 'is' (Roman numeral).
'hugging' is an insertion indicator (outside letters hug or embrace inside letters).
'representative' becomes 'mp' (Member of Parliament).
'is' going around 'mp' is 'IMPS'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for imps that I've seen before include "Demons" , "Small devils or mischievous children" , "Troublemakers" , "Mischievous fairies" , "Naughty sprites" .)