innuendo
US /ˌɪn.juˈen.doʊ/
UK /ˌɪn.juˈen.doʊ/
1.
insinuation, sous-entendu
an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one
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His speech was full of subtle innuendos.
Son discours était plein de sous-entendus subtils.
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She ignored his rude innuendo.
Elle a ignoré son insinuation grossière.