下っ端 — meaning in English

English meaning

• inferior adj Lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.
• underling noun A person of lower rank or authority than another; a subordinate.

Senses

下っ端 is used for these senses in English:

• inferior A person of lower rank, stature, or ability to another.
• underling A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.

inferior — full definition

1. adj Lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.
2. adj Situated lower down, especially in anatomy — closer to the feet than another part.
3. noun A person ranked or regarded as lower in status or ability.

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