by heather July 26, 2003

Everyone and everything seems to shade the talented singer Clairo. Once you notice it, you see Clairo shade everywhere
A: yay im having brat summer
B: clairo shade spotted
A: how??
B: well you are certainly not bumpin that to clairo songs
B: clairo shade spotted
A: how??
B: well you are certainly not bumpin that to clairo songs
by aa_gerych August 21, 2024

A style of shading (commonly used in comic books and anime) which depicts materials with up to three banded or posterized colours.
Guy1: Dude, how many shades of orange should the character's hair be?
Guy2: Make it three: amber, yellow-orange and peaking white for the gloss effect.
Guy1: So tritone shading it is?
Guy2: Yip.
Guy2: Make it three: amber, yellow-orange and peaking white for the gloss effect.
Guy1: So tritone shading it is?
Guy2: Yip.
by theGeniusMan June 4, 2017

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.
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

by A e b October 13, 2019

Shade- When somebody is trying to shit talk to you, but is passive aggressive and dances around the subject while making smart-ass comments which are sometimes accompanied by facial expressions. Often referred to as 'throwing shade.'
"Hey Joe, how do you like your new coworkers?"
"Oh I love them, they're a great group of people.(EYE ROLL)"
"Damn Joe, throw that shade!"
"Oh I love them, they're a great group of people.(EYE ROLL)"
"Damn Joe, throw that shade!"
by Eelyar October 11, 2016

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.
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.
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
