🤔innuendo

Meaning

An indirect or subtle reference, often suggesting something negative.

An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.

Example Sentences

The article was filled with innuendo about the politician's private life.

The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.

Synonyms

hint, implication, suggestion, insinuation

Entry 1

hint, implication, suggestion, insinuation

Entry 2

implication, suggestion, hint

Antonyms

direct statement, clarity, openness, clarification, explanation

Entry 1

direct statement, clarity, openness

Entry 2

direct statement, clarification, explanation

Collocations

sexual innuendo, political innuendo, filled with innuendo, subtle innuendo