noun. A device by which a high-voltage switches and breakers can be flipped using a corded remote from a marked distance away instead of directly manipulating the switch. Clothing can also be used by the switch operator, but "higher powers" (like your boss) insist on keeping people out of the line of fire. Also known as a remote actuation device.
That breaker has 2,000 volts? We're going to need a chicken switch to flip that; I don't want to get cooked.
by RivCA January 31, 2024

A slur for Mexican-Americans
by Crackston October 1, 2022

by Wrd2bro November 3, 2023

by ExeeloguiexE April 14, 2025

by Chicken 'n Melon December 15, 2021

When your supervisor or manager asks you to complete a task and you put the task/duty onto another coworker while on shift.
Last night at work my manager asked me to do something during my shift. I found my nearest coworker and gave the task that I didn't want to do to them. Task Switching is really difficult to pull off since it must be consensual for the employee receiving your assigned task.
by calinelly July 12, 2021

by Otterpops86 March 19, 2022
