A drill and ceremony position executed from the position of attention. It has nothing to do with attractive women and doesn't remotely refer to standing at attention. It is also used when speaking to a non-commissioned officer who is ranked higher than you.
Solider: Hey 1st Sergeant, what time is final formation?
NCO: Soldier, you better stand at fucking parade rest when you address the 1st Sergeant. You know what, get the fuck down and push!
Soldier: Goddamnit.
NCO: Soldier, you better stand at fucking parade rest when you address the 1st Sergeant. You know what, get the fuck down and push!
Soldier: Goddamnit.
by Schwaka0 November 28, 2015
term used when members of military service (usually males) see a very attractive woman whether the female is miltary or civilian, and slightly refers to the military term of standing at attention-in this case for the gorgeous lady.
Male 1: " Wow Poh-rade rest!"
Male 2: "Agreed"
OR
Female : "Did you see the girl driving that hummer?
Male : "Was she parade rest material?"
Female : "Phuck yea!"
Male 2: "Agreed"
OR
Female : "Did you see the girl driving that hummer?
Male : "Was she parade rest material?"
Female : "Phuck yea!"
by fister 187 March 22, 2012
A specifically rebelious band goof who rarely gets caught in the mischeif she starts.Usually a trumpet player who prides herself in how many conversations she can have while the director is talking/instructing some other section of the band. Pure evil.
That kid who is always getting you in trouble and claims she is parade rest whether she understands the term or not.
by Dawn Ann May 26, 2006