What's the word to describe an insult that is thrown indirectly?
E.g. "Hey are you still considered the fat one? I mean I myself am used to being called that when I'm at parties."
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1That's indirect? Can you give another example, or maybe elaborate on the characteristics you're referring to?– fixer1234May 30, 2017 at 8:12
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Insult is pretty much direct here. The whole tone may be called ironical, mocking, derisive. I personally would call it an irony.– olegstMay 30, 2017 at 8:48
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Have you considered:
Jab
Barb
Insinuation
Snide (adjective) – i.e, Snide remark
Malicious subtext (verbose)
