anspelning — meaning in English
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English meaning
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allusion
noun An indirect reference to something — a person, event or work — that the audience is expected to recognise without it being named outright.
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innuendo
noun An indirect or hinted remark, often with a sexual or critical meaning, that is not stated outright.
Senses
anspelning is used for these senses in English:
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allusion
An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned.
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innuendo
A derogatory hint or reference to, or (often sexual) insinuation about, a person or thing.
