Throwing shade
Subtly insulting someone
Subtly insulting someone
Throwing shade is often used to describe subtle insults or criticisms, typically indirect.
She was throwing shade during the meeting, so passive-aggressive.
Started throwing shade as soon as he walked in.
He's always throwing shade, never says anything nice.
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