innuendo

Example Sentences

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And by acting on his instincts—with Paramount’s backing—he created a clutch of movies still celebrated for their wit, charm, winking innuendo and sophistication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Online, true crime fanatics have parsed through information about the case — filling in the limited details with rumor, innuendo and sometimes downright conspiracy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

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

There’s a steady flow of news and innuendo, and it’s hard to discern the truth.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed