innuendo

Meanings

• Noun

  An implied or suggested meaning, especially one that is sexually suggestive.

  - "The politician's comment was an innuendo about his rival."
  - "The innuendo in the poem was not apparent until the last line."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93622337"

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Variants

List of all variants of innuendo that leads to same result
innuendo , innuendoes , innuendos

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Etymology

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From Italian innuendo ‘hint, suggestion’, from in- ‘in’ + nuovo ‘new’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'innuendo' was popularized in English literature by Shakespeare.

2. The phrase 'bawdy innuendo' refers to sexually suggestive language or humor.

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Related Concepts

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1. Double Entendre: A phrase or statement that can be interpreted in two ways, one of which is often risqué or suggestive.

2. Subtext: The underlying meaning or message that is not explicitly stated in a work of literature, art, or film.

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Culture

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Innuendo is often used in literature, art, and music to add depth and complexity to the meaning of a work. It can be used to convey subtle sexual innuendos or to add layers of meaning to seemingly innocent phrases.

How to Memorize "innuendo"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a spoken word that sounds like 'innuendo', such as 'indigo'. Now associate the image of a hint or suggestion with that color.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'innuendo' with the concept of subtle hints or suggestions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Innuendo Is A Suggestive Hint' to help remember the definition.

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