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Meaning of dog whistle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dog whistle

noun

Definitions

  1. A high-pitched whistle, inaudible to humans, used to train dogs.

    Synonyms:Galton's whistlesilent whistle
  2. That which is understood only by a narrow demographic.

  3. A political allusion or comment that only a certain audience are intended to note and recognize the significance of.

    Synonyms:codeword