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[U and C]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: 'by speaking indirectly', from innuere 'to say indirectly', from nuere 'to nod']
a remark that suggests something sexual or unpleasant without saying it directly, or these remarks in general
-see also double entendre double entendre
::His writing is full of sexual innuendoes.
::a campaign based on rumour, innuendo, and gossip