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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dog-whistling

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.20 in modern English

Syllables
dog-whistling
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act or habit of uttering phrases or expressions which is understood only by a narrow demographic.

noun

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

Usage

Phrases

dog whistle

Frequently Paired Words

dog whistle

Questions

What does dog-whistling mean?
The act or habit of uttering phrases or expressions which is understood only by a narrow demographic.

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