noun pl. innuendoes -·does or innuendos -·dos

1. Law explanatory material set forth in the complaint in an action for libel or slander which explains the expressions alleged to be libelous or slanderous
2. an indirect remark, gesture, or reference, usually implying something derogatory; insinuation

Etymology: L, by nodding to, abl. of ger. of innuere, to nod to, hint < in-, in + -nuere, to nod < IE base *neu-, to jerk, beckon, nod > Sans návatē, (he) turns, L numen, a nod