innuendo
noun
an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.
innuendos
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pluralof innuendo.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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An Alibaba Group spokesperson told AFP "the assertions and innuendos in the article are completely false".
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
Mr Cohen wrote to Hicks that the story was "lots of innuendos with little facts".
From BBC ● May 3, 2024
“We have stayed true to our principles, philanthropic duties, and organizational focus despite countless blatant fabrications, misrepresentations, and innuendos of misdeeds lodged against us,” reads a statement the foundation released Wednesday night.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
“To address these false accusations, defamatory statements and innuendos I have filed a lawsuit against both DEF CON Communications and Jeff Moss.”
From The Verge ● Aug. 18, 2022
Because I knew my feelings for him were vulnerable to being felled by my mother’s suspicions, passing remarks, and innuendos.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
