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- DictionaryIn·nu·en·do/ˌinyəˈwendō/
noun
- 1. an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one: "she's always making sly innuendoes"
The meaning of INNUENDO is an oblique allusion : hint, insinuation; especially : a veiled or equivocal reflection on character or reputation. How to use innuendo in a sentence. Did you know?
INNUENDO definition: 1. (the making of) a remark or remarks that suggest something sexual or something unpleasant but do…. Learn more.
an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature. Synonyms: imputation, insinuation. Law. a parenthetic explanation or specification in a pleading. (in an action for slander or libel) the explanation and elucidation of the words alleged to be defamatory. the word or expression thus explained.
An innuendo is a hint, insinuation or intimation about a person or thing, especially of a denigrating or derogatory nature. It can also be a remark or question, typically disparaging (also called insinuation), that works obliquely by allusion.
When you refer to something indirectly, you point at it without mentioning it, making an innuendo. If your friend who recently stopped speaking to you glares at you across a room as she says to someone else, "I would never lie to someone I called a friend," she's making an innuendo.
noun. /ˌɪnjuˈendəʊ/. /ˌɪnjuˈendəʊ/. [countable, uncountable] (plural innuendoes, innuendos) (disapproving) an indirect remark about somebody/something, usually suggesting something bad or rude; the use of remarks like this. innuendoes about her private life. The song is full of sexual innuendo.
An innuendo (pronounced in-yu-EN-do) is when you say something which is polite and innocent on the surface, but indirectly hints at an insult or rude comment, a dirty joke, or even social or political criticism.
1. an indirect or subtle reference, esp one made maliciously or indicating criticism or disapproval; insinuation. 2. (Law) law (in pleading) a word introducing an explanatory phrase, usually in parenthesis. 3. (Law) law (in an action for defamation)
1. an indirect or subtle reference, esp one made maliciously or indicating criticism or disapproval; insinuation. 2. law. (in pleading) a word introducing an explanatory phrase, usually in parenthesis. 3. law(in an action for defamation) a.
Innuendos are defined as subtle or indirect comments made regarding a person or thing that are often critical or reproachful in nature. There are several types of innuendos: nature, everyday life, innocent, accidental, and sexual.
