Shade, n. (from Irish "shéadóg" meaning "blower") - term used to refer to the Gardaí Síochána or other law enforcement agency.
Comes from an era where gardaí carried whistles, which they blew to alert other gardaí and nearby civilians of crimes. The term "shéadóg" was commonly used to refer to gardaí (or other police) in the early 20th century. This became shortened to the English word "shade" in the traveller "gammer" slang, later becoming part of everyday usage.
Comes from an era where gardaí carried whistles, which they blew to alert other gardaí and nearby civilians of crimes. The term "shéadóg" was commonly used to refer to gardaí (or other police) in the early 20th century. This became shortened to the English word "shade" in the traveller "gammer" slang, later becoming part of everyday usage.
by 3ran April 19, 2012
Example takes place at restaurant
Person 1, "Dude, how did you do on the test?"
Person 2, "It was cool...good (busy eating epic food)"
Person 3, "hahha, this fool is totally chipotled"
Person 1, "Dude, how did you do on the test?"
Person 2, "It was cool...good (busy eating epic food)"
Person 3, "hahha, this fool is totally chipotled"
by 3Ran March 28, 2011