In that case, it's just another new word for something old. [He's amused, and pleased to recognize the slang across time. Thanks, Aisha.] People like Oscar and Harry were kings of 'shade', in their time.

If she's that socially astute, she'll be something to be reckoned with, [he agrees, and then takes another drag off his cigarette, as he rolls his gaze up to fix it thoughtfully on the ceiling.]

Did I know her, too? I can't remember. [Obviously, but it still gets a mention because it's weird.]