Circus Shift

A work shift worked in tandom with little to no sleep. As such is most common with a carnivals or circuses. But can apply to any individual that works shifts in tandom.

He must of had a circus shift. He fell asleep as soon as he got home.

by carnieboy30 October 25, 2020

Afk shift

(Excluding lunch, washroom breaks or sleep) the amount of time you spend as an afk chatter

If you say something like gtg and brb to your mates in a chat room, and you go off to help your parents, this may be the beginning of your longish afk shift.

by Sexydimma March 6, 2022

Shift in meaning

A shift in meaning is when a word's meaning changes over time.

The word "cool" used to mean a low temperature, but now it can also mean something is stylish or awesome.

It is interesting to understand how confusion arises after a shift in meaning of a word from one mythology to another.

by Shifzar Aris January 29, 2025

shift-faced

Riding motorcycles or quads around completely wasted. term comes from a brand of riding gear called Shift.

lets drink before we go riding, i want to go out shift-faced

by Papacav May 14, 2010

Shift

A housecoat worn by women in South Philly like a smock to cover their clothes underneath. Or just in place of clothes period. Also an appropriate garment to wear when food shopping or even a wake, or funeral (under a raincoat)

"I have been so behind all day I am still in my shift."

by Rickymak September 20, 2021

im shifting

Accidentally recording yourself shifting to Zootopia

“Im shifting!”

“I’m shifting! Is that the magical city of Zootopia? Where every mammal can be anything they want?”

by stan twice or die February 13, 2025

Shatner Shift

An involuntary gesture characterized mainly by a shoulder twitch and outstretched palms of the hand. Always accompanied with a Shatner pause. The gesture received its namesake from William Shatner's portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek, who incorporated this into the character.

Can also be applied in real world situations to bring emphasis to an upcoming statement.

Proctologist: Ok get ready, you may feel some pressure.

Patient: Please doctor, I'm *Shatner shift* accustomed to being under pressure

by JonJacobJingleHeimerSchmidt July 22, 2019