Shift

v.

Heard in Mayo, Wexford, Longford, Tipperary, Clare, Sligo, Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Laois and Kilkenny

To engage in an extended, passionate bout of kissing.

I shifted a fine young wan down at the disco last night!

Posh English

I thoroughly French kissed an attractive lady at the dance last night.

Same phrase, other counties

• Wexford
• All Ireland
• Longford
• Tipperary
• Clare
• Sligo
• Cork
• Limerick
• Waterford
• Laois
• Kilkenny

Related terms

• Bi ha shiftA request for someone to vacate their current position or clear a path.
• Radion wouldn't shift herA crude expression meaning a woman is so unattractive that even Radion washing powder…
• Some man for gettin the shiftA fellow who is very successful at attracting romantic or sexual partners.
• Well bure any chance of the shiftA crude proposition to an attractive young woman asking if she would like to French kiss.
• Maul on to the fuckTo engage in a long, highly passionate, and heavy session of kissing.
• Wearin the face off herEngaging in heavy, passionate kissing.