当あてこすり

noun

snide remark; sly dig; indirect criticism

A remark that criticizes or mocks someone indirectly, often with a sarcastic or insinuating tone. Used in casual conversation.

• 彼かれの当あてこすりにはもううんざりだ。

  I'm fed up with his snide remarks.

• 彼かの女じょは当あてこすりを言いうのが得とく意いだ。

  She is good at making sly digs.