Overview of noun hint

The noun hint has 5 senses

• hint, intimation, breath -- (an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her")


• hint, clue -- (a slight indication)


• touch, hint, tinge, mite, pinch, jot, speck, soupcon -- (a slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic")


• trace, hint, suggestion -- (a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent")


• tip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint -- (an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job")

Overview of verb hint

The verb hint has 1 sense

• hint, suggest -- (drop a hint; intimate by a hint)