Definitions

1. noun

a subtle or indirect hint or suggestion, especially one that is deliberately ambiguous or evasive

“The comedian’s joke was laced with innuendo, leaving the audience to interpret the meaning.”

2. noun

a phrase or sentence that implies something, especially something that is not directly stated

“The politician’s speech contained several innuendos about the opposing party’s policies.”

3. verb

to hint or suggest something indirectly

“The writer innuendos the character’s true intentions without directly stating them.”