| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
assistant (əˈsɪstənt) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. a person who assists, esp in a subordinate position |
| b. (as modifier): assistant manager | |
| 2. | See shop assistant |
| —adj | |
| 3. | archaic helpful or useful as an aid |