innuendo
noun
in·nu·en·do
| \ ˌin-yə-ˈwen-(ˌ)dō
, -yü-ˈen-\
, -yü-ˈen-\
plural innuendos
or innuendoes
Definition of innuendo
1a
: 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
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Examples of innuendo in a Sentence
His reputation has been damaged by innuendos about his drinking and gambling.
His reputation has been damaged by innuendo.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Jed's going through it right now with all the rumors and innuendos. — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, "Chris Harrison Thinks Bachelorette Hannah Brown Should ‘Beware’ of Jed," 23 July 2019 Into the vacuum rumor and innuendo have stepped, especially on the Internet. — John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Suicide of Fallbrook horseman suspended for sexual misconduct roils equestrian world," 1 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'innuendo.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for innuendo
innuendo
noun
English Language Learners Definition of innuendo
: a statement which indirectly suggests that someone has done something immoral, improper, etc.
See the full definition for innuendo in the English Language Learners Dictionary
innuendo
noun
in·nu·en·do
| \ ˌi-nyü-ˈwen-dō
\
\
Legal Definition of innuendo
: a parenthetical explanation of the text of a legal document
especially
: an explanation in a complaint for defamation of the defamatory meaning of a statement by the defendant which is not defamatory on its face — compare inducement
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