innuendo in Japanese
innuendo in Japanese is 当て付けがましい — innuendo means an indirect or hinted remark, often with a sexual or critical meaning, that is not stated outright.
innuendo in Japanese
当て付けがましい
Pronounced: atetsukegamashii
A derogatory hint or reference to, or (often sexual) insinuation about, a person or thing.
What does "innuendo" mean?
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noun An indirect or hinted remark, often with a sexual or critical meaning, that is not stated outright.
"The comedian relied on innuendo rather than explicit jokes."
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innuendo in a sentence
- The comedian relied on innuendo rather than explicit jokes.
- His speech was full of innuendo about his opponent past scandals.
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What is "innuendo" in Japanese?
"innuendo" in Japanese is 当て付けがましい. innuendo means: An indirect or hinted remark, often with a sexual or critical meaning, that is not stated outright.
How do you pronounce 当て付けがましい?
"innuendo" in Japanese is 当て付けがましい, pronounced "atetsukegamashii".
How do you use "innuendo" in a sentence?
Example: "The comedian relied on innuendo rather than explicit jokes." In Japanese, "innuendo" is 当て付けがましい.
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