Onus Shift

The process of calling someone that you know is not home, or cannot answer, for the sole purpose of shifting the responsibility of the return call to the other person.

"I called him when he was on the golf course because I knew he wouldn't answer. Classic onus shift."

by Roamin' Polanski July 1, 2008

shift 1

n. Exclaimation point. The result of pressing the <shift> and <1> keys simultaneously.

MdnnaFngrl894: omg i didnt touch your lo mein i swear
Gdssheart4u: really?
MdnnaFngrl894: I SWEAR
MdnnaFngrl894: shift 1
MdnnaFngrl894: shift 1

by hotfrenchtoast April 30, 2005

Shit shifting

When you have to take a shit so bad you shift around to a position where it doesn’t feel like shit is going to pool out of you unintentionally

Chris: “I HAVE TO POO SO BAD ITS ABOUT TO COME OUT OF ME RIGHT NOW”

Also Chris: “oh wait. If I shit shift real fast I’m in a better position. I now don’t feel like I’m about to dookie my pants :)”

“Man shit shifting is such a gift”

by Nukemars April 8, 2023

elevator shift

The involuntary or voluntary movement from one area inside an elevator to another due to the increase in available space created by the exiting of another individual. This occurs more often when the exiting individual is a complete stranger, as the shift aids in alleviating the stress induced by the awkward elevator ride.

Example Situation:

You enter an elevator containing one other person situated toward the right wall. You make your way to the back left corner, not wanting to stand too close. On the way up to your floor, the other person exits the elevator, and you move towards the center. You then come to the realization that you have performed an elevator shift.

by Harusakama February 22, 2011

Vibe shift

Pretentious buzz phrase that is the new equivalent of paradigm shift.

If you want to sound as stupid as possible, be sure to put vibe shift in your news article.

by House of York May 26, 2022

Straight shift

Also known as a stick shift

He did not know how to drive the car because it was a straight shift

by #bugman May 14, 2018

Shift Bitch

The employee who is usually asked/ told by management to fill in for coworkers who call in sick or are otherwise unavailable to work their originally assigned shift.

Employee 1: Damn man, I’m pulling double shifts twice this week because everybody else punked out.

Employee 2: Haha, looks like you’re the official shift bitch at this place!

by ElFume May 30, 2019