Hint - Definition

n 1: an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever
touched her" [syn: hint, intimation, breath]
2: a slight indication [syn: hint, clue]
3: a slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch
of garlic" [syn: touch, hint, tinge, mite, pinch,
jot, speck, soupcon]
4: a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of
an accent" [syn: trace, hint, suggestion]
5: an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the
stock market"; "a good lead for a job" [syn: tip, lead,
steer, confidential information, wind, hint]
v 1: drop a hint; intimate by a hint [syn: hint, suggest]