throw shade

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|originally|LGBTQ slang|U.S. slang}} To [[subtly]] or indirectly [[insult]], [[disrespect]], [[criticize]], express [[disapproval]] or [[contempt]] for someone.
2. {{&lit|en|throw|shade}}

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