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 insinuation insinuation /ˌɪnˌsɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/

noun

  1. () An indirect (and usually malicious) implication  ( innuendo , insinuation )
    an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
     Her insinuation about Mark's motives caused a rift in the group.
    Her insinuation about Mark's motives caused a rift in the group.
  2. The act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments  ( ingratiation , insinuation )
    the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
     She refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor
    she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor


 orange marmalade orange marmalade /ˈɔrɪndʒ ˈmɑːrməleɪd/

noun

  1. Marmalade made from oranges  ( orange marmalade )
    marmalade made from oranges
     I spread orange marmalade on my toast for a tangy breakfast treat.
    I spread orange marmalade on my toast for a tangy breakfast treat.


 Edward Lear Edward Lear /ˈɛdwərd lɪər/

noun

  1. British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)  ( Edward Lear , Lear )
    British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)


 triceps triceps /ˈtraɪˌsɛps/

noun

  1. Any skeletal muscle having three origins (but especially the triceps brachii)  ( triceps )
    any skeletal muscle having three origins (but especially the triceps brachii)
     Tricep dips are a good exercise to tone your triceps muscles
    Tricep dips are a good exercise to tone your triceps muscles