what is the definition of innuendo?

Answer 1

An innuendo is a remark or question, typically disparaging, that works obliquely by allusion. The intention is often to insult or accuse someone in such a way that one's words, taken literally, are innocent. Innuendo can make use of, but is by no means restricted to, double entendre (note that doubles entendres can be unintentional, while innuendo is always intentional).

When innuendo is used in a sentence, it could go completely undetected by someone who was not familiar with the hidden meaning, and he or she would find nothing odd about the sentence. Perhaps because innuendo is not considered offensive to those who do not "get" the hidden implication, it is often used in sitcoms and other comedy which would otherwise be considered unsuitable for children. Children would find this comedy funny, but because most children lack understanding of the hidden implication in innuendo, they would find it funny for a completely different reason from most adult viewers.

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Sexual innuendo
Sexual innuendo is common in sitcoms and radio comedy such as I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. For example, in Are You Being Served?, Mrs. Slocombe makes frequent references to her "*****", such as "It's a wonder I'm here at all, you know. My ***** got soakin' wet. I had to dry it out in front of the fire before I left." A child might find this statement funny simply because of the references to her ***** cat, whereas an adult would detect the innuendo (***** is sexual slang for vagina). In the context of Are You Being Served?, this is doubly funny as Mrs. Slocombe is apparently unaware of the innuendo, as well. (See British humour). Or, for instance, in the Brady Bunch Movie, Mrs. Brady asks Marcia's date if he has protection (in case it rains) and he answers with "yes, in all different colours and textures". Children would think he's talking about a raincoat or umbrella, whereas an adult knows that he's referring to condoms.

Sexual innuendo is also common in certain children's shows. Such children's shows include Rocko's Modern Life, The Ren and Stimpy Show, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Cow and Chicken, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, The Powerpuff Girls, The Fairly OddParents, Dexter's Laboratory, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Johnny Bravo, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Proud Family, and Pokémon. Due to this, many parents have considered these shows inappropriate for children.[citation needed]

Innuendos were not only used in modern times — they have existed since Shakespearean times. Indeed, Sir Toby in "Twelfth Night" is seen saying, in reference to Sir Andrew's hair, that "it hangs like flax on a distaff; and I [Sir Toby] hope to see a housewife take thee [Sir Andrew] between her legs and spin it off."

Attitudes to this kind of humour have changed enormously since the 19th century. In the Victorian theatre, innuendo was considered unpleasant, particularly for the ladies in the audience, and was not allowed. In the music hall, on the other hand, innuendo was in constant use in songs.

In the 20th century there began to be a bit of a crackdown on "lewdness", including some prosecutions. It was the job of the Lord Chamberlain to examine the scripts of all plays for decency.

Nevertheless, some comedians still continued to get away with it. Max Miller, famously, had two books of jokes, a white book and a blue book, and would ask his audience which book they wanted to hear stories from. If they chose the blue book, it was their own choice and he could feel reasonably secure he wasn't offending anyone.

The blue, innuendo type of humour didn't transfer to radio or cinema at that time, but did eventually filter through from the late 1950s and 1960s. In 1968 the office of the Lord Chamberlain ceased to have responsibility for censoring live entertainment. By the 1970s, innuendo had become standard.

Some modern examples of innuendo include sexual references to human body parts. For example, a woman might attempt to purchase some groceries and a man might say, "Boy, that's some nice melons you have there." This statement implies that he was referring to the woman's breasts.

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U.S. politics
Rumors surfaced during the 1950s that politicians would exploit the ignorance of Southern audiences at campaign stops. George Smathers was reported as having used 10 words like thespian, homo sapiens and matriculation in reference to his political opponent. The joke was that thespian reminds listeners of Lesbian, homo sapiens of homosexual and matriculation of masturbation - all taboo subjects for the polite discourse of the times.

Gershon Legman's Rationale of the Dirty Joke: An Analysis of Sexual Humor (New York: Grove Press, 1968) describes the whole thing as a stunt thought up by bored reporters. [1]

Answer 2

The definition of innuendo is almost
a bad thing to make an indirect remark
& description
For example ：You can cross the raining without any water
It is an innuendo for too slim people

Answer 3

An innuendo is a remark or question, typically disparaging, that works obliquely by allusion. The intention is often to insult or accuse someone in such a way that one's words, taken literally, are innocent. Innuendo can make use of, but is by no means restricted to, double entendre (note that doubles entendres can be unintentional, while innuendo is always intentional).

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Merriam-webster defines innuendo as
1 a : an oblique allusion : HINT, INSINUATION; especially : a veiled or equivocal reflection on character or reputation b : the use of such allusions
2 : a parenthetical explanation introduced into the text of a legal document . I think of it a sly misdirection by some one to either decieve you misdirect your thinking about soemone or something.

Answer 6

Case in point, the "Austin Power" movies all feature sexual innuendos as to "suggest" or hint at images of sexual nature so as not to offend certain members of the audience or censorship.

Answer 7

1. An indirect or subtle, usually derogatory implication in expression; an insinuation.
2. Law.
1. A plaintiff's interpretation in a libel suit of allegedly libelous or slanderous material.
2. A parenthetic explanation of a word or charge in a legal document.

Answer 8

Use your computer online to find out information:

Merriam-Webster OnLineMerriam-Webster provides a free online dictionary, thesaurus, audio pronunciations, Word of the Day, word games, and other English language resources.

www.m-w.com/

Answer 9

A word that implies another meaning...i.e sexual innuendo.

Answer 10

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