Friday, June 24, 2011

Define Innuendo

innuendo [ˌɪnjʊˈɛndəʊ]
n pl -dos, -does
1. an indirect or subtle reference, esp one made maliciously or indicating criticism or
disapproval; insinuation
a. an explanation of the construction put upon words alleged to be defamatory where the
defamatory meaning is not apparent
b. the words thus explained
[from Latin, literally: by hinting, from innuendum, gerund of innuere to convey by a nod, from in-2 + nuere to nod]

As in "Yea, I'll put it innuendo"