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Shading and Lighting

Terms artists use to represent the illusion of making a 2D drawing appear to have depth.
"When I drew this sphere, the light source was at the top right corner so I shaded the opposite end because the light wasn't hitting it, and highlighted the end closest to the light source because the light was hitting it dead on." Mrs.Woods explained to the class. "This is called Shading and Lighting."
by whiteshadow44 August 20, 2011
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Upping a shade

It is a phrase that is used to describe the process of darkening one's skin.

A synonym for this phrase is tanning.
Person 1: Wow...you are really white.
Person 2: Not for long! I'm working on upping a shade.
Person 1: Nice
by raisindisliker June 15, 2011
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Swagga Shades

Swagga Shades are sunglasses with vibrant digital graphics that brings unlimited options for style, fashion and trend to everyone.

www.swaggashades.com
"Dang Man, Where'd you get them shades?"
"Oh theses right here!? They be Swagga Shades from swaggashades.com"
by SwaggUP November 2, 2011
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Fifty Shades of Gay

Guy 1: "dude lets watch fifty shades of gray"
Guy 2: "you mean fifty shades of gay"
Guy 1: "no wtf"
by AdeemI November 4, 2023
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Comparing Shades of shit

When two things are both shitty and awful, but someone wants to whataboutism something else shitty.

Youre just comparing shades of shit.

They both are shit. It's not a competition. Stop trying to one up shit. If they're both shit. Stop splitting grey hairs.
Jess is an unemployed loser
Yeah but what about your bother John.

You're just comparing shades of shit.
by tepest January 2, 2024
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Shade Tree Mechanic

An individual who can preform car repairs and maintenance for a fraction of the cost if those same services were done at a dealership. The Shade Tree Mechanic, more commonly known simply as "Shade Tree" is very knowledgeable of how to service most domestic vehicles manufactured before 1995. Any vehicle manufactured after 1995 and import vehicles in particular are problematic for Shade Tree; however, Shade Tree will tell you otherwise.

Shade Tree operates from his own driveway or in front of his house on the street. Ideally, the service work is preformed beneath a tree with a large canopy providing necessary shade during hot summer days hence, the title "Shade Tree."

Be advised, the Shade Tree does not possess any metric tools, uses vise-grip pliers in practically every repair situation and will require you make multiple trips to the auto parts store to replace things inadvertently damaged by the apologetic Shade Tree during the service repair process.

Most shade trees will barter and accept various forms of payment including cash, a carton of cigarettes, liquor, Wendy's or Burger King.
Joe: I need new brakes for my car but the dealership wants over $400.00
Mike: Bruh, go around the corner and holla at that Shade Tree Mechanic. He'll hook you up for a pack of squares and some Chick-fil-A.
by 1lyf1luv December 13, 2023
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Upgrade Your Shade

Used when the shade someone is throwing is overused, or poorly conceived.
- "You’re more eager than Trump at a tanning convention!"

- “Really?? — You need to upgrade your shade!”
by adroxx April 26, 2023
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