Shiftless Definition & Meaning
shiftless
- adjective
- lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazy; "a shiftless student"; "studied in a shiftless way"
"Shiftless" in song lyrics
See how shiftless is used in real songs:
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"A young brother who hungers, lying there shiftless"
Mr. Lif f/ Aesop Rock, El-P — Take, Hold, Fire!
Words that rhyme with shiftless
Usage tips for "shiftless"
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