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innuendo

/ˌɪn.juˈɛn.dəʊ/

/ˌɪn.juˈɛn.doʊ/

Translations

innuendonoun

innuendos

/ˌɪn.juˈɛn.dəʊ/

/ˌɪn.juˈɛn.doʊ/

The article was full of innuendo about the politician's private life.

Статья была полна намёков на личную жизнь политика.

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innuendonoun

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.