throw shade

verb

Meaning

(originally gay slang) To subtly insult someone.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

subtweet(English)slur(English)wink-wink(English)trash-talk(English)zing(English)shab(English)smoke(English)slew(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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