See Also: Hint(medicine)
hint(1)(dictionary)
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hint 1, noun(dictionary)
hint 2, verb(dictionary)

hint(1) (iou)



hint noun. E17.
[Prob. alt. of HENT noun.]
An occasion, an opportunity. E17-E19.
Sir W. Scott It is my hint to speak.
A slight indication; a covert or indirect suggestion. (Foll. by of.) E17.
G. Vidal The hint of a sneer in his voice excited me. J. M. Roberts Trivial facts are often the best hints to what is going on.
b. A small piece of practical information, a tip. L18.
R. Macaulay Audrey gave them household hints.
Phrases: broad hint: see BROAD adjective. drop a hint: see DROP verb. take a hint: see TAKE verb.