Innuendo

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/

Alternative forms

• archaic inuendo

Origin

From the Latin innuendō ("by nodding"), ablative singular form of innuendum ("a nodding"), gerund of innuō ("I give a nod").

Full definition of innuendo

Noun

1. A derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing. An implication or insinuation.She made a devious innuendo about her husband, who was embarrassed.