thrown shade

A form of throw shade — To subtly or indirectly insult, disrespect, criticize, express disapproval or contempt for someone.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of throw shade
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APA

thrown shade. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thrown%20shade

MLA

“thrown shade.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thrown%20shade. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “thrown shade,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thrown%20shade.

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