tai chi
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Meaning · English
To push a task or responsibility to someone else.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
From this poll, one respondent mentioned that an essential workplace skill is the ability to “taiji” (the art of passing one’s responsibilities to someone else), while another mentioned “how to bootlick your boss”.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tai chi” mean?
To push a task or responsibility to someone else.
Is “tai chi” formal or informal?
tai chi is generally slang.