innuendo
US
/ˌɪn.juˈen.doʊ/
UK
/ˌɪn.juˈen.dəʊ/
Meaning
An indirect remark that suggests something, often something embarrassing or improper, without saying it openly.
ऐसी घुमाकर कही गई बात जो बिना साफ़ कहे किसी शर्मनाक या अनुचित बात का इशारा करे।
Examples
“The comedian's innuendo made the audience laugh, though he never named the person involved.”
“Her comment carried an innuendo about the manager's private life.”
“The article avoided direct accusations but included several innuendos about the singer's relationships.”
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Not natural: He made an innuendo to his colleague.
Better: He made an innuendo about his colleague.
Use about to name the person or topic the indirect remark refers to.
जिस व्यक्ति या बात के बारे में इशारा हो, उसके लिए about लगाएँ; to नहीं।
Not natural: She innuendoed that he had lied.
Better: She made an innuendo that he had lied.
Innuendo is a noun, not a verb; use make an innuendo or imply instead.
Innuendo संज्ञा है, क्रिया नहीं। इसके साथ make an innuendo या imply का इस्तेमाल करें।
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Learner tip
An innuendo hints at something indirectly; it is not simply any vague or unclear comment.
Innuendo में किसी बात का अप्रत्यक्ष इशारा होता है; हर अस्पष्ट या अधूरी टिप्पणी innuendo नहीं होती।