Throwing shade

The act of talking shit to or about another.

We were driving to AC and Sam was throwing shade all over

by Drend February 18, 2017

Throwing shade

To diss someone without actually saying their name but making it obvious that that's who u are talking about.

Mel: I can’t believe he’s doing the quiz without me? Kmt...

Esther: yeah ikr !!! What a wasteman

Adrian: are you throwing shade at me ?

by littlemixfan101 August 02, 2019

Throwing Shade

To insult or judge someone discreetly or indirectly.

"I don't rely on tits to have hits." - Adele
This could be interpreted as "throwing shade" at Katy Perry.

by flopassbitches October 05, 2011

Throwing Shade

An incredibly high level of sass, often resulting in a changed facial expression; pinched lips, furrowed eyebrows, and critical glaring.

Whenever she speaks, I just can''t stop throwing shade at her, man!

by gryzzle January 15, 2015

Throw shade

To hate on someone for acting a fool.

That bitch was TRIPPING last night . . . THROW SHADE

by C Burnett April 27, 2007

Throwing Shade

When someone throws an object, they also throw the object’s shadow, resulting throwing of shade.

The pitcher was throwing shade as well as the ball.

by Billy Yeats July 19, 2018

Throwing Shade

To be a passive agressive, spineless prick toward someone. i.e. farting in someone's general direction.

"Gus is totes jelly of Jacob because he gets all the chicks so Gus is always throwing shade at Jacob. "

by Fundirlo lips November 12, 2017