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

Dolly Parton Shift

The usual 9 am to 5 pm, eight hour work shift. Name comes from the Dolly Parton movie and song, “9 to 5.”

Steven: I am working tomorrow from 9 to 5.
Andres: So you are working a Dolly Parton shift.
Steven: What’s that?
Andres: I call it that as a reference to her movie and song.

by Noblewolf797 September 23, 2021

shifting

shifting means switching reality’s, you are shifting to a reality that’s already there, you’re NOT making a new one!!

hey anna what is shifting?

by rosesmcudr July 24, 2021

Shift To Run

This is a phrase to be used when shit hits the fan. In horror games, this usually happens in the tutorial stage when the threat first makes an appearance. This is a reference to the Kubz Scouts. THAT DUDE.

*Enters a dark room after obtaining the Complementary Horror Game Flashlight*
Game: *SHIFT TO RUN*
*Chuckles* I'm in danger

by General Flamingo (YT) August 5, 2021

Shift

Someone who sleeps or gains unconsciousness purposely to mentally transfer to an alternate reality.

"Did you shift last night?"
"Yes! I saw my comfort character from insert fandom here!"

by toastrauma February 15, 2022

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

shift is irish slang mostly used in rural parts of ireland and pretty much anywhere outside of dublin meaning “make out”

(at a disco or party): will you shift my friend
(in a conversation): so buddy did you get the shift last night?

by urmomhehehhehe69 June 12, 2021