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in·nu·en·do
I. \ˌinyəˈwen(ˌ)dō\ adverb
Etymology: Latin, by hinting, abl. of innuendum, gerund of innuere to hint, intimate, from in- in- (II) + nuere to nod — more at numen
: in other words : namely — formerly used in legal documents to introduce matter explanatory of the text
II. noun
also inuendo \“\
(plural innuendos or innuendoes)
1. : veiled, oblique, or covert allusion to something not directly named : hint, insinuation
< glossy fantasy, stylishness, naughty innuendo — Time >
< a talk punctuated with innuendos on both sides — J.T.Farrell >
especially : veiled or equivocal allusion reflecting upon the character, ability, or other trait of the person referred to
< try to undermine him by innuendo — Kiplinger Washington Letter >
< how difficult it is to set up a proper defense against innuendo — M.S.Watson >
< anonymous accusations, rumors, innuendos — Nathan Schachner >
2. : a parenthetical explanation of the text of a legal document; especially : an interpretation in a pleading of expressions alleged to be injurious or libelous
III. verb
also inuendo \“\
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: innuendo (II)
intransitive verb
: to make innuendo
transitive verb
: to give effect to by innuendo |