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Throwing shade

To diss someone without actually saying their name but making it obvious that that's who u are talking about
Shelly : some people are messy when they are drunk

Everyone: **looks at Bridget**

Bridget: are u throwing shade at me?!?
by #btw July 7, 2017
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Throw shade

To say a rude or slick comment towards another person with little or no one else catching the insult except who it was directed towards.
Girl 1: hey girl how you've been

Girl 2: I've been working a lot , just been making my money.

Girl 1: aww that's cool, I'd be working that hard too if I worked at McDonald's to pay my rent.

Girl 2 : why you gotta throw shade doe

Girl 1 : whattt?! I'm just saying!
by Ireadallday July 24, 2017
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Shadelon

A person who stalks people online and has imaginary family members. May also love cats and have improper relations with them
That guy is such a Shadelon.
by JButters645 July 4, 2018
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bookah shade

Sunglasses (usually aviators or other large shades) generally worn while a person is under the influence of a hallucinogen or upper to disguise their eyes from being seen by sober folk. Common to find at concerts/clubs/wherever techno can be heard
Why is that guy wearing sunglasses, its 3a.m.? Those arent sunglasses, those are bookah shades, and I want whatever he is on...
by MC.dy-late May 13, 2010
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shadekat

The shadiest of all humans in existence at any one time.
Peter: Everybody thinks we're so shady now because of you.
Mike: Well if I'm so shady, then why don't you just call me Shadekat.
by Kyle Yandrisevitz January 11, 2008
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All Tea No Shade

Tea is referring to "Truth" shade is like an opinion/diss. When you say this phrase it means you are stating facts, not opinions.
For example: " Girl your breath smells like ass, All Tea no shade"
by Lacianga May 17, 2017
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made in the shade

an expression from about the 1950s meaning being in an excellent or ideal situation.
whoever wins this week's lotto will be made in the shade!
by bungalow bill January 20, 2005
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