noun An implicit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.
He gave me a hint that my breath smelt.
noun A small, barely detectable amount.
There was a hint of irony in his voice.
noun Information in a computer-based font that suggests how the outlines of the font's glyphs should be distorted in order to produce, at specific sizes, a visually appealing pixel-based rendering; an instance of hinting.
This font does not scale well to small sizes; the hints for the 10-point letter 'g' still need work.
noun An instruction to the database engine as to how a query should be executed, for example whether to use an index or not.
noun An opportunity; occasion; fit time.
verb To imply without a direct statement; to provide a clue.
She hinted at the possibility of a recount of the votes.
verb To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner.