roughshift
nounUK /ˈrʌfʃɪft/
US /ˈrʌfʃɪft/
A roughshift is a hard change that makes things feel bumpy for a while.
Moving to a new school was a roughshift for Mia at first.
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2. A gear change that feels jerky and uneven.
The old truck made a roughshift as it climbed the hill.
3. A sudden shift in mood or attitude that is hard to handle.
His roughshift from happy to angry surprised everyone.
4. A period of difficulty during a big change.
The team went through a roughshift after the new rules started.