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To: HomerBohn

Second time I’ve heard the term “throwing shade” after 55 years of having never heard it. Anyone know the origins? I get the gist of the meaning from the context here. I’ve also heard the term “shading” used to describe someone concealing their identity with sunglasses.


2 posted on 05/18/2016 8:20:02 AM PDT by IamConservative (There is no greater threat to our freedoms than Bipartisanship.)
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To: IamConservative

First time I’ve ever heard of it.


9 posted on 05/18/2016 8:33:15 AM PDT by Carriage Hill ( A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
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To: IamConservative

I think it is a black drag queen expression.


13 posted on 05/18/2016 8:48:54 AM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15 - 1030am - Obama's advance team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: IamConservative

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=throw%20shade&utm_source=search-action


14 posted on 05/18/2016 8:53:59 AM PDT by Enchante (Hillary Clinton: Hamas puts its rockets and ammo in schools and hospitals because Gaza is small)
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To: IamConservative

Ebonics.


17 posted on 05/18/2016 10:05:01 AM PDT by funfan
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