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yuˈɛnnoun, plural -dos, -does.
1.
an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.
2.
Law.
a.
a parenthetic explanation or specification in a pleading.
b.
(in an action for slander or libel) the explanation and elucidation of the words alleged to be defamatory.
c.
the word or expression thus explained.
Origin:
1555–65; < Latin: a hint, literally, by signaling, ablative of innuendum, gerund of innuere to signal, equivalent to in- in-2 + nuere to nod
1555–65; < Latin: a hint, literally, by signaling, ablative of innuendum, gerund of innuere to signal, equivalent to in- in-2 + nuere to nod
Synonyms
1. insinuation, imputation.
1. insinuation, imputation.
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Innuendo
is always a great word to know.
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| a formal and specific claim by a plaintiff for damages |
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Word Origin & History
innuendo
1678, "oblique hint, indiscreet suggestion," usually a depreciatory one, from L. innuendo "by meaning, pointing to," lit. "giving a nod to," abl. of ger. of innuere "to mean, signify," lit. "to nod to," from in- "at" + nuere "to nod." Originally a legal phrase (1564) from M.L., with the sense of "to
EXPAND wit." It often introduced the derogatory meaning alleged in libel cases, which influenced its broader meaning.
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