Throw shade
phrase, slangHip-hop slang · Rap Dictionary
Definition
To display subtle verbal or nonverbal disrespect.
Examples
1
“I see Lil mama tryna throw shade.”
2
“It's summertime, why they tryna throw shade?" - Travis Scott, Way Back.”
3
“We don't play around, you get laid down, You gon' stay down, throw shade now" - 6ix9ine, 93.”
4
“We don't want bitches that throw shade, If she lookin' like Santa we fuck her face" - Quavo, Vaccine.”
5
“Rap nigga try to throw shade, why he daring me?" - Lil Tjay, No Escape.”
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