shade
Gen Z#criticismMeaning. A subtle insult or expression of disrespect.
See it in a sentence
She threw some shade about my cooking.
How each generation says it
The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.
- Gen Z · this oneshade,throwing shade
- Gen Alpha
- MillennialHaven't found the match yet.
- Gen XHaven't found the match yet.
- BoomerHaven't found the match yet.
- Plain Englishsubtle insult or expression of disrespect
Related slang
1v1Gen Alpha
To challenge someone to a one-on-one fight or competition.
#criticismas ifGen X
A sarcastic dismissal meaning that will never happen or no way.
#criticismbang 30sGen Z
To fight someone in a physical altercation; to throw hands one on one.
#criticismbasicGen Z
Unoriginal or predictable; following mainstream trends.
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