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    [Noun]  | "shad*ing" | \ ˈshā-diŋ \


    1: the use of marking made within outlines to suggest three-dimensionality, shadow, or degrees of light and dark in a picture or drawing

    2: an interpretative effect in music gained especially by subtle changes in dynamics


    Origin: 1663 ;

    [Verb]  | "shade" 


    1: to shelter or screen by intercepting radiated light or heat

    2: to cover with a shade

    3: to hide partly by or as if by a shadow


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Phrasal verb]  | "shade into" 


    1: to slowly or gradually change into (something) or become the same as (something)

    [Verb]  | "shading" 


    1: to shelter (something) from light and heat;


      * e.g., " ... the trees shaded us quite nicely from the noonday sun "



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    [Verb]  | "shade" 


    1: to shelter (something) from light and heat;


      * e.g., " ... the trees shaded us quite nicely from the noonday sun "



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     [ "shading" ]

    1: When a person is good at moving in shadows or without being noticed.

      * e.g.,  ... Oh shit, where he come from? That nigga shading... 

     [ "shading" ]

    1: wearing sunglasses indoors

      * e.g.,  ... "Why is he shading? Does he think he's Jack Nicholson?" 

     [ "Shade but No Shade" ]

    1: Keeping it Real, Stating the obvious, bringing light to questionable behaviors in a “non-judgmental” or slightly comical way. At times, when necessary, can be used to be condescending. The phrase can be placed where ever the user feels most appropriate “throwing” shade… in a sentence. This phrase gives the user a “pass” for saying something that may typically be viewed as off-putting/ offensive.

      * e.g.,  ... Example1: I was in a meeting with Tommy “shade but no shade” his breath was making my stomach hurt… Example 2: Why did I see Brandon out on Friday “shade but no shade” I think he was with another woman. Example 3: Shade but no shade, those pants need to retire… Example 4: Wait, Tammy lost 50 pd., lost her job and was seen a hott mess... is she smok'n, shade but no shade 

     [ "Shade" ]

    1: A light comment with slight disrespect towards an individual

      * e.g.,  ... Rose threw shade at Mona when she said there isn't a guy in her degree program Mona hadn't kissed. 

     [ "Shade" ]

    1: acting in a casual or disrespectful manner towards someone/dissing a friend

      * e.g.,  ... throwing shade, acting kinda shady 

     [ "shades" ]

    1: Sun glasses but it sounds cooler.

      * e.g.,  ... Person 1; Nice shades 

     [ "no shade" ]

    1: No offense; don't take this harshly but...

      * e.g.,  ... Girl, before I accept this check Imma have to your bank to make sure it can go thru--no shade. 

     [ "Shade" ]

    1: Casual or disrespectful manner towards someone/dissing a friend.

      * e.g.,  ... Becky: Girl yass you look fierce in that wig, but it would look better on someone else. All tea all Shade 

     [ "Shade" ]

    1: trying to act in a slick, or casual manner by using something against someone, disrespecting, insulting, judging, etc.

      * e.g.,  ... Man bro the teacher just threw shade at me for not passing the test 

     [ "no shade" ]

    1: Basically no offence

      * e.g.,  ... Don't tell anyone I said this,but Becky is such a slut no shade. 

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