A fork of Rural Dictionary
use of the word shady, or in britain, dodgy, the shade means a shady place or state of being; the situation one is in or trying to get too.
"dude lets get out of the shade; it looks like were up to something"
"where's dan?"
"hes in the shade; lets go do somethign interesting"
Keeping it Real, Stating the obvious, bringing light to questionable behaviors in a “non-judgmental” or slightly comical way. At times, when necessary, can be used to be condescending. The phrase can be placed where ever the user feels most appropriate “throwing” shade… in a sentence. This phrase gives the user a “pass” for saying something that may typically be viewed as off-putting/ offensive.
Example1: I was in a meeting with Tommy “shade but no shade” his breath was making my stomach hurt…
Example 2: Why did I see Brandon out on Friday “shade but no shade” I think he was with another woman.
Example 3: Shade but no shade, those pants need to retire…
Example 4: Wait, Tammy lost 50 pd., lost her job and was seen a hott mess... is she smok'n, shade but no shade
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.
acting in a casual or disrespectful manner towards someone/dissing a friend
throwing shade, acting kinda shady
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