Meaning of dog-whistling | Babel Free
Definitions
- The act or habit of uttering phrases or expressions which is understood only by a narrow demographic.
- 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.
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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