in·nu·en·do

in·nu·en·do
/ˌınjəˈwɛndoʊ/ noun, pl -dos or -does
: a statement which indirectly suggests that someone has done something immoral, improper, etc.
[count]

His reputation has been damaged by innuendos about his drinking and gambling.

[noncount]

His reputation has been damaged by innuendo.

The movie relies on sexual innuendo for its humor.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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