What does the cryptic crossword clue "Get ticked off like a barrister or a judge? (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BE (synonym="BE") + WIGGED (synonym=""get ticked off" (i.e. scolded") = BEWIGGED The answer is BEWIGGED.

Get ticked off like a barrister or a judge? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29395 | 6 Down | 2024-05-29 flower

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