plural innuendos or innuendoes
: a statement which indirectly suggests that someone has done something immoral, improper, etc.
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.
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“Innuendo.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/innuendo. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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