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Innuendo

Verb / ˌɪnju:ˈendəʊ / Another word for innuendo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Innuendo is a noun and it means an indirect or subtle remark, typically suggestive or disparaging, that carries a secondary meaning.

Synonyms & similar words

insinuation hint insinuation implication suggestion intimation allusion understatement subtext insinuation overtone nuance implicature undercurrent

Example sentences

  1. 1. She used innuendo to imply that he had cheated on the test.
  2. 2. His comment had an innuendo that made everyone uncomfortable.
  3. 3. The politician used innuendo to criticize his opponent without directly attacking him.
  4. 4. The detective found an innuendo in the suspect's statement that led to a breakthrough in the case.
  5. 5. The teacher didn't appreciate the innuendo in the student's joke.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Innuendo is the lowest form of wit.' - Oscar Wilde
  • 2. 'Innuendo is a dangerous weapon in the hands of the unscrupulous.' - Sigmund Freud
  • 3. 'Innuendo is the art of insinuation, the craft of the sly suggestion.' - Anonymous

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