Definitions for hint
Overview of noun hint
The noun hint has 5 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (1) hint, intimation, breath
(an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her")
2. (1) hint, clue
(a slight indication)
3. touch, hint, tinge, mite, pinch, jot, speck, soupcon
(a slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic")
4. trace, hint, suggestion
(a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent")
5. 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 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (7) hint, suggest
(drop a hint; intimate by a hint)
