Uncivilized lout (3)

I believe the answer is:

ape

(Other definitions for ape that I've seen before include "Simian - copy" , "Monkey" , "Imitate, clumsy person (colloq.)" , "Parrot" , "Large primate" .)

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

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