n pl -dos, -does
1. an indirect or subtle reference, esp one made maliciously or indicating criticism or
disapproval; insinuation
disapproval; insinuation
a. an explanation of the construction put upon words alleged to be defamatory where the
defamatory meaning is not apparent
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"
As in "Yea, I'll put it innuendo"