innuendo
From WikiWord, the free dictionary
/ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/
English
Definitions
noun
- A derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing. An implication, intimation or insinuation.“She made a devious innuendo about her husband, who was embarrassed.”
- A rhetorical device with an omitted, but obvious conclusion, made to increase the force of an argument.
- Part of a pleading in cases of libel and slander, pointing out what and whom was meant by the libellous matter or description.
verb
- To interpret (something libellous or slanderous) in terms of what was implied.
Related words
Synonyms
insinuationimplicationimputationslurimpressionnoisesnidenessglancewhisperearwigzingtellwinksniggerzingerinsusurration