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
Get the Onus Shiftmug. MdnnaFngrl894: omg i didnt touch your lo mein i swear
Gdssheart4u: really?
MdnnaFngrl894: I SWEAR
MdnnaFngrl894: shift 1
MdnnaFngrl894: shift 1
Gdssheart4u: really?
MdnnaFngrl894: I SWEAR
MdnnaFngrl894: shift 1
MdnnaFngrl894: shift 1
by hotfrenchtoast April 30, 2005
Get the shift 1mug. The shift in-between the 3rd and 1st shift, that is a real drag. Usually starting at 2 to 4 AM to sometime in the late morning. Not considered the graveyard or morning shift. It is the shift in-between the two that leaves the worker in despair because their sleep cycle is not in sync with other shifts. It is the shift that leaves you in solitude and loneliness. People who work the bread shift are usually anti-social and sad, but have much loyalty to the company. It is called the "Bread Shift" because most bread vendors tend to work these awkward hours.
Jonesy works the bread shift, sometimes people do not even know he worked here. He was a stranger at company meetings who looked like a zombie due to an awkward sleep schedule. The bread shift sucks.
by Vaimaster7 February 2, 2019
Get the bread shiftmug. 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”
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
Get the Shit shiftingmug. The act of a boss or manager scheduling you for certain shifts so that you avoid working along side someone you are trying to have sex with. Cock blocking you by giving you bad shifts.
Man, there's this new girl at work who is so hot! But I never work with her, my manager is always shift blocking me.
by Shambles299 October 3, 2011
Get the Shift Blockingmug. 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.
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
Get the elevator shiftmug. A "Cake Shift" is a restaurant term for an very easy shift. It is typically used to describe a slower shift but is also used to talk about a shift that went so smoothly that you didn't have to think much as you completed the shift.
Tom: How was last night at the restaurant?
Steve: We were so organized and ready for pop, it was a cake shift.
Steve: We were so organized and ready for pop, it was a cake shift.
by DaRestaurant Guy March 9, 2017
Get the Cake Shiftmug.