Dog whistling is a political messaging strategy that uses coded or suggestive language to appeal to a particular group without provoking opposition). The term "dog whistle" comes from 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 to convey messages on issues likely to provoke controversy without attracting negative attention).

Dog whistling is often used to refer to political catchphrases that don’t explicitly mention race but are ultimately used to refer to people of color and the various threats they apparently command. The concept of dog whistling is often too vague and open to abuse for it to be useful. Accusations of dog whistling are generally met with exasperated denials.

In summary, dog whistling is a political messaging strategy that uses coded language to appeal to a particular group without provoking opposition. It is often used to refer to political catchphrases that don’t explicitly mention race but are ultimately used to refer to people of color and the various threats they apparently command.