by IT'STHATSWAGMONEYBITCH October 26, 2014

The bitch is shading meeeeeeeeee.
by confusedbitches January 9, 2019

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.
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.
Person 2: Shade!
OR
My man been throwing me shade because I haven't been around as much.
by Jess639 January 2, 2013

If can go both ways.But it basically means “not tryna he rude but”.Shade meaning not throwing hate at the person.
by Finestjhit June 20, 2020

by The Return of Light Joker May 20, 2011
