dog whistlenoun
uk/ˈdɒɡ ˌwɪs.əl//ˈdɑːɡ ˌwɪs.əl/dog whistle noun (TO CALL DOG)
[ C ] a whistle used to train dogs, with a very high sound that humans cannot hear
dog whistle noun (POLITICS)
[ S ] disapproving a remark, speech, advertisement, etc. by a politician that is intended to be understood by a particular group, especially one with feelings of racism or hatred, without actually expressing these feelings:
Attacks on "political correctness" can be a dog whistle to rally white voters.
dog whistleadjective [ before noun ]
usually dog-whistle /ˈdɒɡ ˌwɪs.əl//ˈdɑːɡ ˌwɪs.əl/disapproving used to describe political messages that are intended to be understood by a particular group, especially one with feelings of racism or hatred, without actually expressing these feelings:
dog-whistle tactics