hint hint /ˈhɪnt/

noun

1. () A slight indication  ( hint , clue )
   a slight indication
     The detective carefully examined the clue left at the crime scene.
   The detective carefully examined the clue left at the crime scene.
   
2. () An indirect suggestion  ( intimation , breath , hint )
   an indirect suggestion
    Not a breath of scandal ever touched her
   not a breath of scandal ever touched her
   
3. An indication of potential opportunity  ( confidential information , hint , lead , steer , tip , wind )
   an indication of potential opportunity
    He got a tip on the stock market
   he got a tip on the stock market
    A good lead for a job
   a good lead for a job
   
4. A just detectable amount  ( hint , tint , suggestion , trace )
   a just detectable amount
    He speaks French with a trace of an accent
   he speaks French with a trace of an accent
    A hint mockery in her manner
   a hint mockery in her manner
    A tint of glamour
   a tint of glamour
   
5. A slight but appreciable amount  ( hint , jot , pinch , mite , soupcon , speck , tinge , touch , soupçon )
   a slight but appreciable amount
    This dish could use a touch of garlic
   this dish could use a touch of garlic
   

verb

1. () Drop a hint; intimate by a hint  ( hint , suggest )
   drop a hint; intimate by a hint
     She dropped subtle hints about her upcoming surprise party.
   She dropped subtle hints about her upcoming surprise party.