shade'

A person who is shady in their actions on a day to day basis.

Where did mike go? He's being shade' again.

by Jasonheif September 9, 2010

Shade

A light comment with slight disrespect towards an individual

Rose threw shade at Mona when she said there isn't a guy in her degree program Mona hadn't kissed.

by Rogue Babe August 1, 2016

Shade

acting in a casual or disrespectful manner towards someone/dissing a friend

throwing shade, acting kinda shady

by Anonymous April 1, 2003

Shade

Casual or disrespectful manner towards someone/dissing a friend.

Becky: Girl yass you look fierce in that wig, but it would look better on someone else. All tea all Shade

by Amari Nieh January 10, 2017

Shade

trying to act in a slick, or casual manner by using something against someone, disrespecting, insulting, judging, etc.

Man bro the teacher just threw shade at me for not passing the test

by kigox August 18, 2016

shade

Can be used as a noun or verb.

Noun form = illegitimate behavior

Verb form = typically accompanied with the word "throw" or "throwing," as in to "throw someone shade" meaning to act shady, fake, or funny around or towards them.

Person 1: They went to the club and ain't even invite us!
Person 2: Shade!

OR

My man been throwing me shade because I haven't been around as much.

by Jess639 January 2, 2013

Shade

Insulting someone indirectly.

Maria threw shade at Sally for what she wore to the party.

by Project S March 1, 2018