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/Sounds like "tee" (as in "tea") + "RAHR" (as in "rapper") + "FEE" (as in "feet") + "nohs" (as in "note")/

Meaning

In Colombia, to drop subtle, sharp hints or cutting remarks elegantly without saying things directly. It's critiquing with style, leaving the dig hanging in the air.

Examples

She was throwing shade all through the meeting about the project.

He didn't answer directly but threw a pretty heavy dig at you.

Regional synonyms

Chicano Spanglish for car brakes, borrowed from English "brake." Common in U.S. Latino communities when talking about cars.