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- Dictionaryhint/hɪnt/
noun
- 1. a slight or indirect indication or suggestion: "he has given no hint of his views" Similar
- 2. a small piece of practical information or advice: "handy hints on saving energy in your home" Similar
verb
- 1. suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly: "the Minister hinted at a possible change of heart"
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HINT definition: 1. something that you say or do that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not…. Learn more.
b. A statement conveying information in an indirect fashion; a clue: Give me a hint about the big news.
hint: [verb] to convey indirectly and by allusion rather than explicitly.
something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking. He gave a broad hint (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring.; Should I drop a hint (= give a hint) to Matt?; He resented any hint that he might be to blame.
HINT meaning: 1. something that you say or do that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not…. Learn more.
A hint is a slight indication or clue. Your mother might hint at the fact that she doesn’t like your shoes, while your grandmother will just come right out and say that they’re ugly.
HINT definition: 1. something you say that suggests what you think or want, but not in a direct way: 2. a small…. Learn more.
Hint definition: A slight indication or intimation. A slight indication of a fact, wish, etc.; indirect suggestion or piece of advice; intimation; covert allusion.
Hint definition: an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue. See examples of HINT used in a sentence.
Hint definition: an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue. See examples of HINT used in a sentence.