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innuendo

[ in-yoo-en-doh ]

noun

plural innuendos, innuendoes.
  1. an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. Law.
    1. a parenthetic explanation or specification in a pleading.
    2. (in an action for slander or libel) the explanation and elucidation of the words alleged to be defamatory.
    3. the word or expression thus explained.


innuendo

/ ˌɪʊˈɛԻəʊ /

noun

  1. an indirect or subtle reference, esp one made maliciously or indicating criticism or disapproval; insinuation
  2. law (in pleading) a word introducing an explanatory phrase, usually in parenthesis
  3. law in an action for defamation
    1. an explanation of the construction put upon words alleged to be defamatory where the defamatory meaning is not apparent
    2. the words thus explained
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of innuendo1

First recorded in 1555–65; from Latin: “a hint,” literally, “by signaling,” ablative of innuendum, gerund of innuere “to signal,” equivalent to in- in- 2 + nuere “to nod”
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of innuendo1

C17: from Latin, literally: by hinting, from innuendum, gerund of innuere to convey by a nod, from in- ² + nuere to nod
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The only noise being generated are the answers from the White House: an endless parade of equivocations, lies, innuendo, anger, humor, drama and pathos worthy of a Broadway musical.

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The lyrics are sultry and full of innuendo, with Gomez singing about "holding you naked" in central Los Angeles.

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In the opening lines of “Vilified,” the first track of his latest album, “I Want Blood,” he sings, “Simulate the feel / Of all that’s true and real / Hey-a schadenfreude crescendo / Hey-a skew the innuendo.”

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Michael experimented with his music by exploring his personal life through innuendo and romance.

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Hegseth said that the claims against him were "all innuendo" and not "sourced."

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