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innuendo

/ˌɪn.juˈen.dəʊ/

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noun

/ˌɪn.juˈen.dəʊ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее косвенное или тонкое замечание, намёк или подтекст, часто неодобрительного или двусмысленного характера.

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.

    ruНедвусмысленный намёк

    • 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.

    Synonymsallusionhintimplicationinsinuationintimationsuggestion

  2. Sexual suggestionC1informal

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

    ruСексуальный намёк

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

    Synonymsdouble entendrehintimplicationinsinuationintimationovertonesuggestionwhisper

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  • innuendo's possessive singular form
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