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innuendo

/ɪˈnuːɛndoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does innuendo mean?

noun

A hint or suggestion of something, especially something unpleasant or embarrassing, that is implied rather than stated directly.

Example

"The comedian's joke relied on innuendo to avoid offending his audience."

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