dog-whistling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or habit of uttering phrases or expressions which is understood only by a narrow demographic.
  2. The act or habit of uttering a political allusion or comment whose significance is intended only to be recognized by a certain audience, particularly in relation to controversial or extreme viewpoints.

Word forms

dog-whistling

Related words

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