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Fade Meaning - Streetionary

Fade (noun / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Catch the fade, Run the fade, Want the fade?)

Definition:

A fade is slang for a fight, as in “catch the fade” or “run the fade”. It is also a haircut, so the meaning depends on context.

Where Fade Comes From:

It developed in Black American slang, where “fade” can mean a fight or a challenge, and its exact origin is uncertain. The haircut meaning is a separate use.

How People Actually Use Fade:

Heard in hip-hop and online: “you want the fade?” means “do you want to fight?”. Sometimes it is a joke.

Is Fade Rude?

It is not a swear word, but it is a challenge, so it can provoke.

Examples in the Wild:

“You want the fade? Say it again.”Meaning: Do you want to fight? Repeat that.
“He’s always looking for the fade.”Meaning: He is always after a fight.
“Nobody wants the fade over a parking spot.”Meaning: Nobody wants to fight over a parking space.