SAT vocabulary

Innuendo

An indirect hint or suggestion, often derogatory.

Example

"His seemingly innocent remark was full of innuendo, implying a secret agreement."

Etymology

From Latin 'innuendo', a gerund of 'innuere', meaning 'to nod to, signify'.

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