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b) An allusion or comment made by a politician with the intent that only a certain demographic note it and recognize its significance.
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Dog whistle — For the use of political code words, see Dog whistle politics. A dog whistle A dog whistle (also known as silent whistle or Galton s whistle) is a type of whistle used in the training of dogs and cats. It was invented by Francis Galton. This is… … Wikipedia
dog whistle — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun : a whistle to call or direct a dog; especially : one sounding at a frequency inaudible to the human ear * * * dog whistle noun 1. A high frequency whistle, inaudible to the human ear, used in dog training 2. (esp in political … Useful english dictionary
Dog-whistle politics — Dog whistle politics, also known as the use of code words, is a term for a type of political campaigning or speechmaking which employs coded language that appears to mean one thing to the general population but has a different or more specific… … Wikipedia
dog-whistle politics — (AU) When political parties have policies that will appeal to racists while not being overtly racist, they are indulging in dog whistle politics … The small dictionary of idiomes
dog whistle — /ˈdɒg wɪsəl/ (say dog wisuhl) noun a whistle that produces a sound so high pitched that dogs are able to hear it while humans cannot …
dog-whistle politics — /dɒg wɪsəl ˈpɒlətɪks/ (say dog wisuhl poluhtiks) noun politics characterised by dog whistling (def. 2) …
dog-whistle politics — noun The expression of political ideas in such a manner that only a specific group of voters properly understand what is being said, especially in order to conceal a controversial message … Wiktionary
dog whistling — /ˈdɒg wɪslɪŋ/ (say dog wisling) noun 1. the summoning of a dog using a dog whistle. 2. Politics the making of a public statement designed to appeal to a particular group of voters while drawing no response from the rest of the electorate. {def. 2 …
Whistle — Whis tle, v. t. [1913 Webster] 1. To form, utter, or modulate by whistling; as, to whistle a tune or an air. [1913 Webster] 2. To send, signal, or call by a whistle. [1913 Webster] He chanced to miss his dog; we stood still till he had whistled… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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