1a slight or indirect indication or suggestion:he has given no hint of his views
a very small trace of something:Randall smiled with a hint of mockery
2a small piece of practical information or advice:handy hints on saving energy in your home
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Universal
suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly:the Minister hinted at a possible change of heart [with clause]:he hinted that the sale might be delayed
(hint at) be a slight or possible indication of:the restrained fronts of the terraced houses only hinted at the wealth within
take a (or the) hint
understand and act on what someone is implying or suggesting:she tried to put him off but he didn’t take the hint
