innuendo
Pronunciation:
/ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ//ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/noun
Definitions
A derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing. An implication, intimation or insinuation.
Example: She made a devious innuendo about her husband, who was embarrassed.
A rhetorical device with an omitted, but obvious conclusion, made to increase the force of an argument.
Part of a pleading in cases of libel and slander, pointing out what and whom was meant by the libellous matter or description.
verb
Definitions
To interpret (something libellous or slanderous) in terms of what was implied.