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A light comment with slight disrespect towards an individual
Rose threw shade at Mona when she said there isn't a guy in her degree program Mona hadn't kissed.
Shade by Rogue Babe August 1, 2016
acting in a casual or disrespectful manner towards someone/dissing a friend
Shade by Anonymous April 1, 2003
Casual or disrespectful manner towards someone/dissing a friend.
Becky: Girl yass you look fierce in that wig, but it would look better on someone else. All tea all Shade
Shade by Amari Nieh January 10, 2017
trying to act in a slick, or casual manner by using something against someone, disrespecting, insulting, judging, etc.
Man bro the teacher just threw shade at me for not passing the test
Shade by kigox August 18, 2016
Can be used as a noun or verb.

Noun form = illegitimate behavior

Verb form = typically accompanied with the word "throw" or "throwing," as in to "throw someone shade" meaning to act shady, fake, or funny around or towards them.
Person 1: They went to the club and ain't even invite us!
Person 2: Shade!

OR

My man been throwing me shade because I haven't been around as much.
shade by Jess639 January 2, 2013
Insulting someone indirectly.
Maria threw shade at Sally for what she wore to the party.
Shade by Project S March 1, 2018
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