Innuendo (noun)

A remark or remark that suggests something without actually saying it directly; a subtle, indirect or ambiguous suggestion or hint.

Origin:

From latin innuendo ("by hinting"), from in- ("into") + nuō ("to no.d")

Examples:

  1. The politician"s remark was interpreted as an innuendo about his opponent"s personal life.
  2. The comedian's innuendo was not appropriate for the family audience.
  3. The song's lyrics were filled with sexual innuendo.
  4. The author's innuendo about the political situation was not clear to most readers.
  5. The journalist"s innuendo about the company"s financial situation was proved to be true.
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