money shift

English

Etymology

Backformation from money shifting

Noun

money shift (plural money shifts)

1. (automotive) An incorrect shift to a lower gear, when meaning to shift to a higher gear.
2. (automotive) An event that causes damage to a car by incorrectly shifting to a lower gear when a higher gear is desired

Verb

money shift (third-person singular simple present money shifts, present participle money shifting, simple past and past participle money shifted)

1. (automotive) To incorrectly shift to a lower gear, when meaning to shift to a higher gear.
2. (automotive) To damage a car when incorrectly shifting to a lower gear when a higher gear is desired