allusion
nounUK /əˈluːʒn/
US /əˈluːʒn/
A quick mention of something without saying it directly.
Her speech included an allusion to the famous story of the tortoise and the hare.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An indirect way of pointing to something so that people must figure it out.
His joke was an allusion to the surprise party we were planning.
3. A passing reference to a well-known book, person, or event.
The movie is full of allusions to old fairy tales.
4. The act of hinting at something without stating it plainly.
The teacher's allusion to the upcoming test made everyone nervous.