the Drift

Alternative way of saying "That's the move" and/or "That's not the move" In other words, saying that the topic of conversation is agreeable.

Danny: "Let's drink before going to the club."

Celeste: "Yeah that sounds like the drift, let's save money live better."

by Cunaynay May 5, 2023

respect the drift

A phrase used towards someone who is complaining about broken controls in racing games.

Person A: Why is the kart not freaking turning?!

Person B: Respect the drift, Person A.

by ChameleonDragon September 16, 2019

DRIFT PRINCIPLE

The idea that when a system optimizes too fast (for efficiency, engagement, or simplicity), the fidelity of meaning drops and reality starts to feel thinner, flatter, or slightly fake. It’s what happens when everything becomes streamlined but nothing feels grounded anymore.

“Instagram used to feel real, but now it’s all the same recycled vibe. Total Drift Principle. Compression outran fidelity.”

by GuyWhoWritesDefinitions November 5, 2025

drift switch

When a car is in the middle of a drift, and the car switches the other way

Woah, did you see that car hit that awesome drift switch???

by Dodgeman100 April 1, 2023

alabama drift

When you're having coitus with your sister and swap to finish in your mother

I was banging my sister but she didnt want to get pregnant so i pulled an alabama drift to finish in my mom

by The Garlic Knight June 3, 2022

snake drift

snake drift is sliding a penis across anything, like a face, table , carpet, etc.

Guy1: "Yo, I snake drifted across Brittany face last night"
Guy2: "Dude, how was it?"
Guy1: "It was amazing bro. You should try it"

by Syndicatelive24 January 27, 2021

Drift Slut

A Drift Slut is a girl who appears to be interested in cars. She will “date” guy after guy in the car scene cheating on each one and ruining friendships and relationships just to drag in clout on her own social media. Predominantly found in drift cars this bottom feeder can be found in four wheel drives and even hot hatch backs! Most call Sydney (Australia) home, but they have been known to be all along the east coast and even across the globe. Beware the drift slut.

Look at Chloe over there! That’s the 3rd guy in 2months. She’s a total drift slut!

She only left Kyle because Jeremy’s car is faster. She’s a drift slut!

by XiaoLongBao December 28, 2022