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innuendo

[/ˌɪn.juˈen.doʊ/]
nounmasculinepl: innuendos or innuendoes
insinuação
1. An indirect or subtle reference to something, typically something negative or scandalous
The article was full of innuendo about the politician's private life.
O artigo estava cheio de insinuações sobre a vida privada do político.
2. A hint or implication that is often derogatory or sexually suggestive
His comments were laden with sexual innuendo.
Seus comentários estavam carregados de insinuações sexuais.
3. An allusive or oblique remark or reference
She made a veiled innuendo about his competence.
Ela fez uma insinuação velada sobre sua competência.
NYC Slang
shade or subtle dig
Synonyms
hintimplicationinsinuationallusionsuggestionundertoneinnuition
Antonyms
directnessexplicitnessclarityfrankness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
insinuação
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
insinuação/malícia
Often paired with 'malícia' for humorous innuendo
São Paulo
insinuação/sugestão
Standard usage, sometimes 'sugestão' in formal contexts
Portugal
insinuação/alusão
Both terms used; 'alusão' more common in literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
beat around the bush
make a pass at someone
sexual innuendo
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