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innuendo
[ in-yoo-en-doh ]
noun
- 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.
innuendo
/ ˌɪnjʊˈɛndəʊ /
noun
- an indirect or subtle reference, esp one made maliciously or indicating criticism or disapproval; insinuation
- law (in pleading) a word introducing an explanatory phrase, usually in parenthesis
- law in an action for defamation
- an explanation of the construction put upon words alleged to be defamatory where the defamatory meaning is not apparent
- the words thus explained
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Origin of innuendo1
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Example Sentences
But the entendre and innuendo permeates the rest of the series—often innocently, but sometimes far more blatantly.
The definition of “innuendo,” according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is “an oblique allusion.”
The presidential paramour was French film star Julie Gayet, 42, confirming months of behind-the-scenes innuendo.
For years your bright light was darkened by a blizzard of lies, cheating and innuendo.
After more innuendo-laden, sex-soaked back-and-forths, Eric poured a martini.
Gossip in all its moods and tenses, from the vague indicative of mere innuendo, to the full subjunctive of open defamation!
This exhibited enormous, black head-lines, screaming innuendo of the most blasting character.
"All very well going up," murmured the mountaineer: there was a sinister innuendo in the curt comments of the practical man.
Piper was heartily glad that Hooker had won, and he felt that Roy was generous in his willingness to overlook Shultzs innuendo.
She was inimitably dexterous and indefatigable in improving every occasion of innuendo.
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