innuendo

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Etymology [edit]

From the Latin innuendō (by nodding), ablative singular form of innuendum (a nodding), gerund of innuō (I give a nod).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/

Noun [edit]

innuendo (plural innuendoes or innuendos or (rare) innuendis)

  1. A derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing. An implication or insinuation.
    She made a devious innuendo about her husband, who was embarrassed.

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