shift ma

A phrase used in the North of Ireland to fill in gaps in conversations. If you can't think of anything to say, just say SHIFT MA!

Also used to convey excitement about something.

A) What's happening?

Nothing much.

Right.....SHIFT MA!!

B)I passed my exams.

SHIFT MA!

by aseyjokelak May 15, 2008

bread shift

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

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

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

Second shift

Second shift is the tedious parts of human existence that you must complete after you have already worked a full day. This includes food shopping, paying bills, laundry, cleaning, etc.

Them: Hey let's go hit the pub after work today.
Me: I really can't - second shift hits after work today....
Them: Second shift?
Me: all the crap you have to day at home after work - second shift is exhausting.

by Siouxsie Supertramp March 14, 2021

Spit Shift

When you are assigned to a shift that is considered the worst possible shift at a job.

"Ah shit, I've been assigned the Spit Shift at spoons again!"

by Spit Man March 16, 2023