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downshifters 

People who had a good professional job and (usually) a house which had significantly increased in value - but then they realised that by selling the house and moving to another (usually rural, far cheaper) area of the country, they could 'downshift' their lives and yet still have a small fortune in the bank + less stress, less work, more time with the family, more money.

See also: downshifting.
I know a couple who downshifted from their £2.1m house in London. She was in teaching, he was an accountant. Now they run a great little art gallery during the summer in the wilds of the Derbyshire Peak District, and just make art and teach their kids for most of the year."
downshifters by Nupe January 6, 2004

Downshine 

The word "downshine" is normally used in unsatisfactory situations. It can be used to describe or express disappointment. This term is a word to describe negativity or failure. The opposite of "downshine" is "updull" which in rare cases can be referred to as a "UD"
"That party last night was SUCH a downshine!"
"God Stacey stop being such a downshine!"
let-down
Downshine by gail1234 August 22, 2012

downshirt 

When you are able to see down a girl's blouse from a higher location; the opposite of an upskirt.
Man, you can get some good downshirts from this 3rd floor balcony!!
downshirt by Kris Hoffman April 30, 2008

Dirty Downshift 

The act of switching your penis from the vagina to the rectum and reducing thrusting speed. I.E. downshifting in a standard truck.
Last night Ryan did the dirty downshift on me. He didn’t even have to lube up.
Dirty Downshift by Daddy Smurf 69 September 3, 2022

Downshifter 

Someone who gives up certain material values such as highly payed jobs or expensive cars for other qualities in life.
During a cigarette break at McKinsey's:
A: I haven't seen Bob in a while.
B: Yeah, he quit. Sells burgers for McDonald's now.
A: What? Is he nuts?
B: Yeah, Bob is a real downshifter. Sold his BMW, sold his house and is working part time now. Broke up with Linda too. She was high maintenance, all right. Says he is happy now; has all the time in the world.
Downshifter by Dietrich September 10, 2006

Brazilian Downshift 

When you use your saliva as lube for masturbation then rub it in your hands when done
Friend: high-five bro
you: I can't I just Brazilian Downshifted