v. t. | 1. | To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; | |||
v. i. | 1. | To make an indirect reference, suggestion, or allusion; to allude vaguely to something.
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n. | 1. | A remote allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a suggestion or reminder, without a full declaration or explanation; also, an occasion or motive. |
Noun | 1. | hint - an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her" Synonyms: intimation, breath |
2. | hint - a slight indication Synonyms: clue | |
3. | hint - a slight but appreciable addition; "this dish could use a touch of garlic" | |
4. | hint - a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent" Synonyms: trace, suggestion | |
5. | hint - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" | |
Verb | 1. | hint - drop a hint; intimate by a hint Synonyms: suggest |
HINT - Hierarchical Information NeTs. A language for the CDC 3600. ["HINT: A Graph Processing Language", R.D. Hart, Michigan State U, Apr 1970]. |