Mgr.'s underling (3)

I believe the answer is:

ass

(Other definitions for ass that I've seen before include "Stupid person or American bum" , "'The law is a - - - a idiot' (Mr Bumble)" , "Stupid fellow" , "Foolish person; animal" , "oaf" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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