throw shade
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throw shade
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (slang) (general) (United States)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. hablar mal
Why are you throwing shade at me? I thought we were friends.¿Por qué me hablas mal? Pensé que éramos amigos.
b. criticar
You always throw shade at everybody. Can't you be nice?Siempre criticas a todo el mundo. ¿No puedes ser amable?
c. poner verde (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
Jenny was throwing shade at Alicia all night.Jenny estuvo poniendo verde a Alicia toda la noche.
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