PoliticsSeptember 7, 2026

innuendoes

in-yoo-EN-dohz

Definition

Hinting or hinting indirectly at something derogatory or disparaging; a sly, often critical remark.

How do you pronounce innuendoes?

Innuendoes is pronounced in-yoo-EN-dohz (IPA: //ˌɪn.juˈɛn.doʊz//).

Listen: how to say innuendoes

Where does innuendoes come from?

Derived from the Latin 'innuere', meaning 'to nod to' or 'to signify.' In English, it evolved from a legal term used to explain an obscure or defamatory meaning in a text.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe prohibited speech that politicians must avoid to ensure campaigns do not incite violence through indirect or malicious suggestions.

2027: Obi demands vote protection as INEC warns against inflammatory campaigns

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The Guardian Nigeria News

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