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.
The movie relies on sexual innuendo for its humor.
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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 2019 Any other actors might have struggled with a script that called for such a nuanced performance, but Grant and Saint switch believably back and forth from innuendo-laden quips one second to running for their lives the next. — Alec Dent, National Review, "North by Northwest Turns 60," 28 June 2019 And that’s why some of the innuendo from Apple was a little annoying, from our standpoint. — Russell Brandom, The Verge, "Google’s login chief would rather you use Apple’s sign-in button than keep using passwords," 12 June 2019 This suit is based on rumors and innuendo fueled by social media posts. — Christopher Harress | [email protected], al.com, "Gulf Coast Sheriff denies being part of sex ring that involved children and a deputy," 3 July 2019 Give them a little bit of tequila, and Seth Meyers and Rihanna turn into giggling high schoolers armed with innuendos. — Rachel Yang, EW.com, "Watch Rihanna give Seth Meyers a makeover and sex advice while day drinking on Late Night," 21 June 2019 Like Fleabag, Waller-Bridge is congenitally disposed toward saucy innuendo. — David Kamp, WSJ, "Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a Powerhouse on the Rise," 5 Nov. 2018 There was a lot of innuendo, disingenuousness and outright lying about me, much of it steeped in barely concealed racial language. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "Michelle Obama on Facing Criticism, Life After the White House, and Advice for Meghan Markle," 3 Dec. 2018These 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.
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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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