The phenomenon of miscommunication at work that occurs when information is passed from a subordinate to a superior, then to the superior's superior, and so on.
I told my boss that we need new filing cabinets, but thanks to green shift, the CEO ordered us new chairs.
by Max January 23, 2009
The phenomenon of a person becoming more attractive by dint of their wealth. Most commonly used to refer to this phenomenon in someone who is otherwise unattractive for other reasons.
"How does John always get women? He's a fatso, smells bad and treats everyone like shit!" "He throws his money around. It's just green shift."
by xrelaht June 3, 2013