innuendo
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.in·nu·en·do
noun \ˌin-yə-ˈwen-(ˌ)dō, -yü-ˈen-\ plural in·nu·en·dos or in·nu·en·does
Definition of INNUENDO
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>
2
: a parenthetical explanation introduced into the text of a legal document
See Examples of INNUENDO
- His reputation has been damaged by innuendos about his drinking and gambling.
- His reputation has been damaged by innuendo.
- The movie relies on sexual innuendo for its humor.
Origin of INNUENDO
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
First Known Use: 1678
Related to INNUENDO
- Synonyms
- imputation, insinuation
Rhymes with INNUENDO
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