innuendos

[US]/ˌɪnjuˈendəʊ/
[UK]/ˌɪnjuˈendoʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. insinuating or oblique allusion, suggestion, or hint

Example Sentences

Heartless Castigate ,Mordacious Innuendo——logic analysis of "Homeless" " capitalist henchman

his father's life had been ruined by the murmurings and innuendoes of lesser men.

I’m sure he thinks I stole the money—he kept making innuendoes about my “new-found-wealth”.

The gossip was full of innuendo.

She spoke with a hint of innuendo in her voice.

The movie was filled with subtle innuendos.

He made an innuendo about her past relationships.

Her flirty comments were full of innuendo.

The comedian's jokes were laced with innuendo.

The politician's speech was filled with innuendo.

The novel was full of subtle innuendos.

The conversation was laced with innuendo.

The article contained several innuendos about the celebrity's personal life.

Real-world Examples

Ok, enough with the innuendos. You win. You're hilarious. -Thank you.

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 2

God, you have no ear for innuendo at all! He made a pass at me.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 6

His ethical ideals in teachings were also communicated through metaphor, innuendo, and anecdote or story.

Source: Western cultural atmosphere

Wait, there was an innuendo in that message?

Source: The daily life of a chatty orange.

But, the boss is making a joke here;he's really making an innuendo.

Source: 2010 ESLPod

" I don't like innuendo in these deafening English whispers" .

Source: The Night is Gentle (Part Two)

Games will be played, sexual innuendo ensues.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 3

God, you have no ear for innuendo at all!

Source: Desperate Housewives Video Edition Season 6

The article is full of innuendos about your background.

Source: 2010 ESLPod

You keep making these stupid jokes and these sleazy innuendoes...

Source: Friends Season 7

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