1. (

• hint ,
• intimation ,
• breath

) an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her" ;

2. (

• 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 ,
• tint ,
• suggestion

) a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"; "a hint mockery in her manner"; "a tint of glamour" ;

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" ;

1. (

• hint ,
• suggest ,

) drop a hint; intimate by a hint ;