Allusion :
aluzion
Synonyms :
Reference to, Mention of, Suggestion of, Hint to, Intimation of, Comment on, Remark on
Reference to, Mention of, Suggestion of, Hint to, Intimation of, Comment on, Remark on
English Meaning :
(Noun : Passing reference or indirect mention)
(Noun : Passing reference or indirect mention)
Example : a classical allusion
Hint :
aluzion
Synonyms :
Clue, Tip, Trace, Breath, Touch, Wind, Imply, Suggest
Clue, Tip, Trace, Breath, Touch, Wind, Imply, Suggest
English Meaning :
(Noun : An indirect suggestion)
(Verb : Drop a hint; intimate by a hint)
(Noun : An indirect suggestion)
(Verb : Drop a hint; intimate by a hint)
Example : On tasting you get a hint of ripe melon and then a rush of buttery tropical fruits bound with oak.
On tasting you get a hint of ripe melon and then a rush of buttery tropical fruits bound with oak.
Word Example from TV Shows :
Hint: Sometimes they pack the alcohol
in their trunks.
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 24
Hint: Sometimes they pack the alcohol
in their trunks.
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 24
Inkling :
aluzion
Synonyms :
Idea, Notion, Sense, Impression, Conception, Suggestion, Indication, Whisper, Glimmer, (sneaking) suspicion, Fancy, Hunch, Feeling, Hint, Clue, Intimation, Sign, The foggiest (idea), The faintest (idea)
Idea, Notion, Sense, Impression, Conception, Suggestion, Indication, Whisper, Glimmer, (sneaking) suspicion, Fancy, Hunch, Feeling, Hint, Clue, Intimation, Sign, The foggiest (idea), The faintest (idea)
English Meaning :
(Noun : A slight suggestion or vague understanding)
(Noun : A slight suggestion or vague understanding)
Example : It took them by surprise even though they had an inkling I wasn't happy.
It took them by surprise even though they had an inkling I wasn't happy.
Innuendo :
aluzion
Synonyms :
Insinuation, Suggestion, Intimation, Implication, Hint, Overtone, Undertone, Allusion, Reference, Aspersion, Slur
Insinuation, Suggestion, Intimation, Implication, Hint, Overtone, Undertone, Allusion, Reference, Aspersion, Slur
English Meaning :
(Noun : An indirect (and usually malicious)
(Noun : An indirect (and usually malicious)
Example : a constant torrent of innuendo, gossip, lies, and half-truths
a constant torrent of innuendo, gossip, lies, and half-truths
Word Example from TV Shows :
and there was a handshake
loaded with sexual INNUENDO.
The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 19
and there was a handshake
loaded with sexual INNUENDO.
The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 19
