kinaye

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.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ci.naːˈje/

Etymology

Inherited from Ottoman Turkish: كنایه

In summary

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

Concepts

innuendo

allegory

allusion

dig

reference

trope

adumbrate

type

Synonyms

ima

gönderme

imalı söz

Translations

تَوْرِيَة

Andeutung

Anspielung

Anzüglichkeit

Hieb

insinuation

sous-entendu

insinuazione

kînaye

insinuatie

insynuacja

insinuação

indirecta

insinuación