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innuendo

/ˌɪn.juˈɛn.dəʊ/

/ˌɪn.juˈɛn.doʊ/

innuendonoun

innuendos

/ˌɪn.juˈɛn.dəʊ/

/ˌɪn.juˈɛn.doʊ/

Translations

allusionRéférence indirecte ou implicite, souvent neutre ou légèrement suggestive.

Her speech contained an innuendo about corruption.

Son discours contenait une allusion à la corruption.

insinuationSous-entendu malveillant, souvent péjoratif ou suggestif.

The article was full of innuendo about the candidate.

L’article était rempli d’insinuations sur le candidat.

Additional translations

sous-entenduEmploi plus courant pour un sens implicite ou une remarque indirecte.

sous-entenduDroit : terme d’interprétation ajouté à une plainte ou à un acte pour préciser le sens allégué.

Definitions

An indirect or subtle reference, often implying something derogatory or suggestive.

The politician's speech was filled with innuendo, hinting at scandals without directly naming anyone.

(Law) A parenthetical explanation in a pleading that states the plaintiff's interpretation of allegedly defamatory words.

The complaint set out the libel in full and followed it with an innuendo explaining how the words injured the plaintiff's reputation.

(uncountable) The practice or art of making indirect or oblique remarks, especially those with a derogatory or sexual implication.

The comedian relied on clever innuendo rather than explicit jokes.

Synonyms

implied meaning