innuendo

Example Sentences

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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

It added that even if some viewers inferred innuendo, it did not contain explicit content or objectifying imagery.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

What makes the experience of grinding through all 900-plus pages is the way the author weaves together rumor, history, innuendo, mystery, outrage, heartache and ecstasy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

These modern sweaters can feature your favorite band, a dabbing Santa, or obscene holiday innuendo, or they may come with 3D plushie elements that ratchet up the tacky factor.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2024

"The Red Cross is coming to pay us a visit," says the commandant in a tone dripping with innuendo.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper