innuendo

• Substantiv, das eine indirekte oder subtile Bemerkung, Anspielung oder Unterstellung bezeichnet, oft mit abwertendem oder anzüglichem Unterton.

A noun referring to an indirect or subtle remark, suggestion, or implication, often of a disparaging or suggestive nature.

1. Indirect remarkC1formal

   An indirect or subtle remark, typically suggesting something rude or unpleasant.

   Versteckte Anspielung

   • The politician's speech was full of innuendo about his opponent.
   • She made an innuendo about his late arrival.
   • The comedian used clever innuendo to get laughs.

   Synonymeallusionhintimplicationinsinuationintimationsuggestion

2. Sexual suggestionC1informal

   A remark that suggests something sexual in a subtle or indirect way.

   Sexuelle Anspielung

   • The movie was full of sexual innuendo.
   • He made an innuendo that made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She avoided his innuendo by changing the subject.

   Synonymedouble entendrehintimplicationinsinuationintimationovertonesuggestionwhisper