What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hairy creature's sign of displeasure in bar (6)" mean?

The definition is "bar". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). BOO (synonym="BOO") in BAN (synonym="BAN") = BABOON; definition: "Hairy creature's" The answer is BABOON.

Hairy creature's sign of displeasure in bar (6)

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