vihjaus — meaning in English

English meaning

• innuendo noun An indirect or hinted remark, often with a sexual or critical meaning, that is not stated outright.
• shade noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.
• wink verb To close and quickly reopen one eye as a signal, joke, or private message to someone.

Senses

vihjaus is used for these senses in English:

• innuendo A derogatory hint or reference to, or (often sexual) insinuation about, a person or thing.
• shade (uncountable, originally, LGBTQ slang) Subtle insults.
• wink A subtle allusion.

shade — full definition

1. noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.
2. noun A particular variation of a color.
3. noun A subtly insulting remark (often "throw shade").
4. verb To block or shield from light.

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