hint

hint has 9 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 4.

Definitions

• v. t.. To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to hint a suspicion.
• v. i.. To make an indirect reference, suggestion, or allusion; to allude vaguely to something.
• n.. A remote allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a suggestion or reminder, without a full declaration or explanation; also, an occasion or motive.
• n.. an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
• n.. a slight indication
• n.. an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
• n.. a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"
• n.. a slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic"
• v.. drop a hint; intimate by a hint