Innuendo/ˌɪnjuˈendəʊ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Subtly Offensive Used to discreetly imply something negative without direct accusation. Her praise was full of innuendo, suggesting I lacked experience. Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Meaning Often used in jokes or comments where the real meaning is not immediately obvious. The comedian's innuendo had us guessing the punchline. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity Innuendo can vary in appropriateness depending on cultural norms and settings. Be careful, innuendos often get lost in translation.