| Sly slur |
| Imputation |
| Smear, e.g. |
| Subtle slur |
| Insinuation |
| Sly suggestion |
| Indirect insult |
| Evil implication |
| Flirtation device |
| Implied suggestion |
| Naughty suggestion |
| It might be sexual |
| Indirect implication |
| Derogatory suggestion |
| Malicious implication |
| Dirty campaign technique |
| Literally, "by signaling |
| Disparaging oblique remark |
| Sexually suggestive comment |
| Part of many a smear campaign |
| Element of negative campaigning |
| Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?," e.g. |