How is the word намёк translated from Russian to English

English translation
Innuendo
noun

Косвенный намёк, часто обидный или двусмысленный.

An indirect hint, often rude or critical.

Examples with “намёк”

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  • Его речь была полна намёков. — His speech was full of innuendo.

  • Ты слышал его намек на её кулинарию? — Did you hear his innuendo about her cooking?

  • Она ответила на намёк холодным взглядом. — She answered the innuendo with a cold stare.

  • Она сделала умный намек во время совещания. — She made a clever innuendo during the meeting.

  • Можем мы обсудить план без намёков? — Can we discuss the plan without innuendo?

  • Я считаю этот намек довольно оскорбительным и ненужным. — I find that innuendo quite offensive and unnecessary.

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