shift*y
What Is The Definition Of Shifty?
1. This term refers to the simple counter-rotation with the body while the skateboarder or snowboarder is in the air. They will turn their upper body one way and their lower body turns the other way (approximately 90° from its normal position), comparable to how to lock in a frontside boardslide to regular. The skateboarder or snowboarder can perform this trick frontside or backside, and in variation with other tricks and spins.
Examples Of How Shifty Is Used In Commentary
1. With his spot in the winner’s circle solidified, the boarder is getting all shifty and having fun while taking his last run down the half-pipe.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Snowboarding
2. Skateboarding