by (0_0) April 07, 2017

Becky: Girl yass you look fierce in that wig, but it would look better on someone else. All tea all 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.
by kigox August 18, 2016

by IT'STHATSWAGMONEYBITCH October 26, 2014

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.
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.
Person 2: Shade!
OR
My man been throwing me shade because I haven't been around as much.
by Jess639 January 02, 2013

If can go both ways.But it basically means “not tryna he rude but”.Shade meaning not throwing hate at the person.
by Finestjhit June 20, 2020
