Dictionary definition · hint
noun
- an indirect suggestion"not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
- a slight indication
- a slight but appreciable amount"this dish could use a touch of garlic"
- a just detectable amount"he speaks French with a trace of an accent"
- an indication of potential opportunity"he got a tip on the stock market"
verb
- drop a hint; intimate by a hint
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).