sideswipe

A critical, sarcastic, or indirect remark aimed at someone or something.

"His speech included a sideswipe at the opposition."

To hit or strike something, especially a vehicle, along its side.

"The lorry sideswiped my car."

A glancing blow or collision along the side of a vehicle or object.

"It was a minor sideswipe."

To make a critical, sarcastic, or indirect remark about someone or something.

"He sideswiped his rival's policies."