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  • sumon9999undefined Offline
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    Throwing Shade, is to throw attitude.

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    • Britneyundefined Offline
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      The act of talking shit to or about another.

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        Black people were so used to working in the cotton fields that they became addicted to the sun for energy. Throwing shade refers to putting black people in the shade to restrict their energy production, preventing them from reaching black people super saiyan.

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          A form of bitching about someone in a way that leaves the throwee oblivious to who youre shading about. For example: I have the friend, and were like, really good friends, but she is such an attention whore!

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            An incredibly high level of sass, often resulting in a changed facial expression; pinched lips, furrowed eyebrows, and critical glaring.

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              To insult or judge someone discreetly or indirectly.

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                Picking out ones flaws in a derogatory manner. Also called reading. Used extensively in the gay community and especially in drag queen culture.

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                  Renato
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                  To [diss] someone without actually saying their name but making it [obvious] that thats [who u] are talking about

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                    When someone [throws] an object, they also throw the object’s [shadow], resulting throwing of [shade].

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                      [spreading] gossis/ [rumors] or even tell a truth that hurts someones [imago] is called throwing shade.

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