hint (
http://definr.com/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]