Dog Whistle Definition
noun
A whistle designed to produce a high pitch that cannot be heard by humans but can be used to train or call dogs.
Webster's New World
The use of terms that seem innocuous but are intended to convey a hidden and potentially controversial message to a particular audience.
Webster's New World
That which is understood only by a narrow demographic.
Wiktionary
(politics) Especially, 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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Noun
Singular:
dog whistle
Plural:
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