kinaye

(Îngilîzî)

  1. An expression that conveys the thought indirectly; an allusion, innuendo.
  2. A subtle hurtful, reproachful or accusing comment; a dig.
  3. The art of using a word or a phrase outside of its literal meaning; irony.

Wekî (IPA) tê bilêvkirin
/ci.naːˈje/
Etîmolojî (Îngilîzî)

In summary

Inherited from Ottoman Turkish كنایه (kinaye), from Arabic كِنَايَة (kināya).

kînaye

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