The Only Use
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Bud, Not Buddy
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- This was another strange question, but before I could answer, Miss Thomas said, "James, what are you insinuating?"
p. 216.1insinuating = implying (subtly suggesting) something unpleasant
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(insinuate) to imply (subtly suggest) something unpleasant
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) When someone is said to have insinuated themselves into a situation it means they have subtly inserted themselves -- typically into a favorable position in an underhanded manner.