hint
n 1: an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever
touched her" [syn: {intimation}, {breath}]
2: a slight indication [syn: {clue}]
3: a small but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch
of garlic" [syn: {touch}, {mite}, {pinch}, {jot}, {speck},
{soupcon}]
4: a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of
an accent" [syn: {trace}, {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}]
v : drop a hint; intimate by a hint [syn: {suggest}]