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Amusing people producing signs of anger in motorists (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hoots

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This might be a double definition.

'amusing people' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'signs of anger in motorists' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'producing' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for hoots that I've seen before include "Loud raucous cries of an owl" , "Owls' noises" , "provoking expression of irritation" , "Sounds of the owl" , "Owls' cries" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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