(derogatory, Scotland, Irish English) Of a person, making belittling or snide remarks.

present participle of pass the buck

(idiomatic, informal) To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.

(netball) A pass of the ball between teammates too close together to allow an opponent to get between them. There is no particular distance the ball must travel to qualify as a short pass. For instance, if the passing player drops the ball and retreats before her teammate takes possession, it is not a short pass. A short pass is against the rules and results in a free pass to the opposition.

(basketball) A pass played with the ball at chest-height.

(US) A framed, window-like aperture in the interior wall of a house, usually between a kitchen and dining room, through which items (especially food) can be passed. A serving hatch.

To transit something. / To make something move through something else. / To infiltrate. / To undergo; to experience.

(idiomatic) To ask for money, especially from a group of people; to solicit donations or contributions.

(euphemistic) To urinate.

Blame shifting; the act of absolving oneself of responsibility or concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.