catwhistle

The opposite of a "dogwhistle" in speech. A catwhistle is a signal word or phrase that causes the listener to discount what's being said, or ignore whatever follows. Often, a catwhistle to one audience is a dogwhistle to another audience.

"Unfortunately, the phrase 'Building 7' has become a real catwhistle in discussions about 9/11."

"Everytime this guy speaks, I'm interested until he starts mentioning 'The Elites'-- it's a total catwhistle."

"Referring to women as 'females' is an excellent way to catwhistle whatever follows."

俚语	catwhistle
释义	catwhistle The opposite of a "dogwhistle" in speech. A catwhistle is a signal word or phrase that causes the listener to discount what's being said, or ignore whatever follows. Often, a catwhistle to one audience is a dogwhistle to another audience. "Unfortunately, the phrase 'Building 7' has become a real catwhistle in discussions about 9/11." "Everytime this guy speaks, I'm interested until he starts mentioning 'The Elites'-- it's a total catwhistle." "Referring to women as 'females' is an excellent way to catwhistle whatever follows."
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