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Innuendo

usgb/ˌɪnjuˈendəʊ/Volume
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Subtly OffensivePlay
Used to discreetly imply something negative without direct accusation. SlideHer praise was full of innuendo, suggesting I lacked experience.
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Often used in jokes or comments where the real meaning is not immediately obvious. SlideThe comedian's innuendo had us guessing the punchline.
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Innuendo can vary in appropriateness depending on cultural norms and settings. SlideBe careful, innuendos often get lost in translation.