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innuendo

[ in-yoo-en-doh ]

noun

plural innuendos, innuendoes.
  1. an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. Law.
    1. a parenthetic explanation or specification in a pleading.
    2. (in an action for slander or libel) the explanation and elucidation of the words alleged to be defamatory.
    3. the word or expression thus explained.


innuendo

/ ˌɪʊˈɛԻəʊ /

noun

  1. an indirect or subtle reference, esp one made maliciously or indicating criticism or disapproval; insinuation
  2. law (in pleading) a word introducing an explanatory phrase, usually in parenthesis
  3. law in an action for defamation
    1. an explanation of the construction put upon words alleged to be defamatory where the defamatory meaning is not apparent
    2. the words thus explained
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of innuendo1

First recorded in 1555–65; from 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of innuendo1

C17: from Latin, literally: by hinting, from innuendum, gerund of innuere to convey by a nod, from in- ² + nuere to nod
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As Richlin handed down his ruling, he referred to the indictment as “quite extensive,” and said, “the court does believe there is substantial evidence, lengthy evidence, this is not innuendo in the indictment.”

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High Court judge Mr Justice Lavender ruled Barton's comments were mainly statements of opinion, but were defamatory by meaning or innuendo.

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The only noise being generated are the answers from the White House: an endless parade of equivocations, lies, innuendo, anger, humor, drama and pathos worthy of a Broadway musical.

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The lyrics are sultry and full of innuendo, with Gomez singing about "holding you naked" in central Los Angeles.

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