simple past tense and past participle of hint

A clue. / An implicit suggestion that avoids a direct statement. / A small, barely detectable amount.

(intransitive) To imply without a direct statement; to provide a clue. / (transitive) To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner.

The act of giving a hint or suggestion.

present participle of hint

plural of hint

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hint

plural of hinting

To take a hint.

To understand an indirect suggestion, and to act on it