kinaye
Meaning
- An expression that conveys the thought indirectly; an allusion, innuendo.
- A subtle hurtful, reproachful or accusing comment; a dig.
- The art of using a word or a phrase outside of its literal meaning; irony.
Synonyms
Hyphenated as
ki‧na‧ye
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ci.naːˈje/
Etymology
In summary
Inherited from Ottoman Turkish كنایه (kinaye), from Arabic كِنَايَة (kināya).
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