spade

A derogatory term for an African American, more commonly used in the post-Civil War era than today.

No you can't sit with me, you damn spade.

by tvh2k December 11, 2002

spade

A mildly derogative word for a black male.

"This spade just waltzes between us and starts beakin off about my jacket."
"Some spade just got his ass kicked outside."
"Somebody get this spade a drink!"

by Andrew Hutton November 19, 2007

spade

Another name for a small shovel.

The man used the spade to dig the grave that he would put his next victim in.

by All_Knowing September 26, 2005

spade

A sturdy digging tool having a thick handle and a heavy, flat blade that can be pressed into the ground with the foot, that is usually called by its proper term

"I call a spade a 'spade'"

by Andy Tiger July 16, 2008

spade

1. (verb) to make smalltalk with someone with the single intention of softening them up for a later seduction attempt. To put in some "ground work".

2. (noun) the metaphorical implement with which one carries out a spading operation

1. Man, check out Dave. He is totally spading those three co-eds.

2. "Hey Dave! Can I get you a spade?"

by snookums August 9, 2005

spade

the symbol of bros
a sure sign that someone is a bro is if they rep a spade, wear long socks, rock srh, wear baggy dickies, wear spys sunglasses, listen to kottonmouth kings, obsessed with southern california {ie so cal 909}, drive black pick-up trucks, and say DGAF

Chris: why the fuck is nick obsessed with the spade?
Kyle: cuz that fools a bro

by plo4life January 31, 2008

spade

A cool and talented dude. Term originated in New York / North Jersey. You refer to someone as a spade to recognize them as an all around baller. Someone who is good at a lot of things.

"You know Landon?"
"Yeah, that's my guy. Verified spade, everyone loves him."

by P.V. July 21, 2016