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innuendo

[in-yoo-en-doh] / ˌɪn yuˈɛn doʊ /


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Strategists figured it better to get out front of the chatter and address the online innuendo, even if it meant exposing the allegations to a much wider audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Cipriani, a self-professed fixer, whistleblower and professional gambler who had been spreading innuendo about Shell on social media, according to court filings in a continuing legal dispute between the men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Owens’ story is backed by innuendo, exaggerations, outright falsehoods, and, in several instances, messages delivered through Owens’ own dreams.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Their recently released correspondence often mixed logistics with innuendo.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

So she’d let no insult or innuendo slide.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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