Insult that's also a measurement device (8)

I believe the answer is:

dipstick

(Other definitions for dipstick that I've seen before include "Engine oil measurer" , "Turkey" , "plunged into engine oil?" , "Wally" , "Fool" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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