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noun
- 1. a high-pitched whistle used to train dogs, typically having a sound inaudible to humans.
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Political messaging using coded language
In politics, a dog whistle is the use of coded or suggestive language in political messaging to garner support from a particular group without provoking opposition. The concept is named after ultrasonic dog whistles, which are audible to dogs but not humans. Dog whistles use language that appears normal to the majority but communicates specific things to intended audiences. They are generally used... Wikipedia