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innuendoOne entry found. Main Entry: in·nu·en·do Pronunciation: \ˌin-yə-ˈwen-(ˌ)dō, -yü-ˈen-\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural in·nu·en·dos or in·nu·en·does Etymology: Latin, by nodding, from innuere to nod to, make a sign to, from in- + nuere to nod; akin to Latin nutare to nod — more at numen Date: 1678 1 a : an oblique allusion : hint, insinuation; especially : a veiled or equivocal reflection on character or reputation b : the use of such allusions <resorting to innuendo>
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