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insinuate

in·sin·u·ate [ in sínnyoo àyt ] (past and past participle in·sin·u·at·ed, present participle in·sin·u·at·ing, 3rd person present singular in·sin·u·ates)

verb

Definition:

1. transitive and intransitive verb imply something: to hint at something unpleasant or suggest it indirectly and gradually

2. in·sin·u·ate your·self vr worm your way in: to introduce yourself gradually and cunningly into a position, especially a place of confidence or favor

[Early 16th century. < Latin insinuat-, past participle of insinuare< sinus "curve"]

in·sin·u·at·ing·ly adverb

in·sin·u·a·tive adjective

in·sin·u·a·tor noun

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