Shade

sounds exactly how you think it does

Shade

a classy & clever insult

In Use

Rebecca (Age 13)

“Is it a spirit day or something? I’m just confused… are those pants a part of your wardrobe or are you wearing a costume? Your outfit is giving “the war of 1812”. No shade though…”

Pop Quiz: Which is not acceptable?

What else?

Disclaimer: If you were not born in this century, please do not try to incorporate this slang naturally in day-to-day use. In attempts to connect to the younger generations, you will appear beg and unc (stay tuned, we'll unpack those terms).

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