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entendre Definition and Meaning in English (entendre definition)

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Entendre definition: A word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent.

Definitions of Entendre

  1. 1noun(formal)

    A word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent.

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“The comedian's routine was full of clever entendres.”

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“She enjoyed the subtle entendre in the play's dialogue.”

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