Innuendoes Meaning in English
word · lemma: innuendo
ˌɪnjuˈɛndoʊz
in-yoo-EN-dohz
ɪnnjuːˈɛndəʊz
in-yoo-EN-dohz
Definition
Indirect remarks or hints, often used to suggest something negative, sexual, or critical without saying it directly.
Usage & Nuances
'Innuendoes' is the plural of 'innuendo.' Common in social, media, or work settings. Usually has a negative or suggestive tone. Don’t confuse with 'hint' (more neutral). Often used with 'sexual innuendo.' Formal or semi-formal; not slang.
Spanish: insinuaciones - indirectasPortuguese (BR): insinuaçõesPortuguese (PT): insinuaçõesChinese (Simplified): 影射 - 暗示Chinese (Traditional): 影射 - 暗示Hindi: इशारों - संकेतोंArabic: تلميحاتBengali: ইনুয়েন্ডো - নির্দিষ্ট ইঙ্গিত - কটূ ইঙ্গিতRussian: намёки - двусмысленные намёкиJapanese: 当てこすり - ほのめかしVietnamese: lời ám chỉ - lời bóng gióKorean: 암시 - 빈정거림Turkish: ima - üstü kapalı imaUrdu: اشارے - کناياتی باتیںIndonesian: sindiran - kiasan
Example Sentences
He ignored the innuendoes in their conversation.
basic
The movie was full of silly innuendoes.
basic
People often use innuendoes instead of speaking directly.
basic
Those comments were just innuendoes—no one said anything openly.
natural
It's hard to ignore all the innuendoes at the office these days.
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She got tired of the constant innuendoes about her personal life.
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