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- [in-yoo-en-doh]
- /ˌɪn yuˈɛn doʊ/
- /ˌɪn.juˈen.dəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-yoo-en-doh]
- /ˌɪn yuˈɛn doʊ/
Definitions of innuendo word
- noun plural innuendo an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature. 1
- noun plural innuendo Law. a parenthetic explanation or specification in a pleading. (in an action for slander or libel) the explanation and elucidation of the words alleged to be defamatory. the word or expression thus explained. 1
- noun innuendo An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one. 1
- noun innuendo insinuation, implication 1
- noun innuendo sexually suggestive remarks 1
- variable noun innuendo Innuendo is indirect reference to something rude or unpleasant. 0
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Origin of innuendo
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin: a hint, literally, by signaling, ablative of innuendum, gerund of innuere to signal, equivalent to in- in-2 + nuere to nod
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Parts of speech for Innuendo
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innuendo popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for innuendo
noun innuendo
- insinuation — an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature: She made nasty insinuations about her rivals.
- allusion — An allusion is an indirect reference to someone or something.
- reference — pointer
- hint — an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue: Give me a hint as to his identity.
- whisper — to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
Antonyms for innuendo
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