
Innuendo
Subtly Offensive
Used to discreetly imply something negative without direct accusation.

Her praise was full of innuendo, suggesting I lacked experience.
Hidden Meaning
Often used in jokes or comments where the real meaning is not immediately obvious.

The comedian's innuendo had us guessing the punchline.
Cultural Sensitivity
Innuendo can vary in appropriateness depending on cultural norms and settings.

Be careful, innuendos often get lost in translation.
Compare with
AllusionHintImplicationInferenceInsinuateIntimateReferenceSuggestion
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