Strike-leader makes fun of shifts (6)
I believe the answer is:
smocks
'shifts' is the definition.
(I know this)
'strike-leader makes fun of' is the wordplay.
'strike-leader' becomes 's' (this could be a standard abbreviation which I don't know about).
'makes fun of' becomes 'mocks' (I've seen this in another clue).
's'+'mocks'='SMOCKS'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for smocks that I've seen before include "dresses" , "countryfolks' garb?" , "Loose long coveralls" , "Artists' overalls" , "artist's clothes" .)