Definitions

1. noun

a small piece of information that helps you understand something or find something

“The detective picked up on a hint from the witness’s description.”

2. verb

to give a slight indication or suggestion of something

“The teacher hinted at a surprise party for the student.”

3. verb

to find or discover something by guessing or making an educated guess

“She tried to hint at the correct answer in the game show.”

4. noun

a subtle or indirect suggestion of something

“The perfume had a hint of lavender in its fragrance.”