shade

a slang term that's basically a term for insult. Throwing shade is usually a response to tea. if someone maybe flirted with your bf while knowing that you're together, that would be a shady move. It is an adjective or a noun.

Person: Person 2 in class shot me a shady look. Do you know why they're mad?

Person 3: Did you hear person's response to that tweet?

Person 4: Was she throwing shade?

by Im NoT LiKe OtHeR gIrLs (abc) January 19, 2020

Jack of all shades

Those perfect sunglasses that go with everything. Every outfit, every occasion, every color.

These perfect frames and lenses really make for a Jack of all Shades.

by xthexjessx April 19, 2018

Shades of Light in a Transcendent Realm

Sounds like a great theme song. Not as good as Purgatorium though or even Dreamin' Attraction in my opinion! But I think the people at Arcaea made it! Good song 10/10

Roxanne: I like Shades of Light in a Transcendent Realm.
Rachel: Yeah so do I.

by u/welikeReddit1 February 13, 2021

shade assassin

Meaning one: Kenya Moore from the real housewives of Atlanta

Meaning two: someone so good at shade that it’s impossible to get shaded back

Example one sentence: doesn’t this bitch know that I’m the shade assassin

Example two: she’s literally a shade assassin no matter what she says I can never get her with a good comeback

by I’m winning December 4, 2021

Shade-Central

Inspired by train stations and dedicated to the people who are surrounded by and exude shade.

Shade and the act of throwing it needn’t be explained. If you don’t know about it, urban-dictionary it.

Janet : Omg, you guys check out this new face face mask I got.
Susan : It’s not going to help.

Becky : Geez! Easy, shade-central!

by sully_sidethot March 31, 2019

Shade Action

Finding shade to park your car and chill under. Typically under a tree In a parking lot to eat under after going to the drive Thru

Jack stopped at the local drive thru to grab some food he wants to eat it in his car but it's rather hot outside to day. So jack goes and finds some "shade action" to park his car under while he consumes his meal.

by BRAVERY JONES March 23, 2024

Shading

Being clever, witty, silly and fun when getting into an awkward situation, meeting a new person or boss, or presenting a project or group activity.

I see you’ve been shading your way through those group presentations!

Man I wasn’t sure how you would do meeting the new VP of sales but you really shaded your way through that.

by Doylesuckseggs May 14, 2025