What does the cryptic crossword clue "Annoyed getting the sack, Boots claimed (6)" mean?

The definition is "Annoyed". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UGG (synonym="brand of boots") in BED (synonym="the sack") = BUGGED; definition: "Annoyed" The answer is BUGGED.

Annoyed getting the sack, Boots claimed (6)

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