What does Throw shade mean?

Kuphonsa ematje (Throwing stones/insults) For example: "Uthrow-a shade ngaso sonkhe sikhatsi (You throw shade all the time)"

Where does the slang word Throw shade come from?

Throw shade is a slang term from Eswatini. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Eswatini and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Throw shade?

Throw shade can also mean: ثرو شايد - انتقاد غير مباشر (indirect criticism)

Throw shade

🇸🇿 Eswatini Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Throw shade definition 1

Kuphonsa ematje (Throwing stones/insults)

"Uthrow-a shade ngaso sonkhe sikhatsi (You throw shade all the time)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Throw shade definition 2

ثرو شايد - انتقاد غير مباشر (indirect criticism)

"كاتـ throw shade عليا؟ (Are you throwing shade at me?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇿 Eswatini
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Throwing shade 🇿🇦 South Africa

Beledig (Insulting subtly)

"Stop throwing shade (Stop insulting subtly)"

Throwing shade 🌍 Gen Z/Gen Alpha

Insulting indirectly

"Why you throwing shade?"

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