(originally, LGBTQ slang) To subtly insult someone.
(originally, LGBTQ slang) To subtly insult someone.
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A subtle, witty insult. The art of shade is in saying something cutting without saying it directly. Originally from Black/Latino ballroom culture.
As verb: to throw shade. To insult someone subtly. Strong cultural standard.
(LGBT slang) Indicating that no offence is meant, that the speaker is merely making an observation.
(transitive, informal, US) To deliberately insult or aggravate (someone).
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(Irish, idiomatic, slang) To act tough or put up a front. For example, to threaten a person by making "karate chops" at them, without actually doing harm or knowing karate.