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Meaning of dog-whistling | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. The act or habit of uttering phrases or expressions which is understood only by a narrow demographic.
    figuratively
  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.
    derogatory, sometimes

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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