1. hint - Noun
2. hint - Verb
To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to hint a suspicion.
To make an indirect reference, suggestion, or allusion; to allude vaguely to something.
A remote allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a suggestion or reminder, without a full declaration or explanation; also, an occasion or motive.
Source: Webster's dictionaryI'll give you a hint. Contradictions do not exist. Whenever you think that you are facing a contradiction, check your premises. You will find that one of them is wrong. Ayn Rand
The greatest thing in family life is to take a hint when a hint is intended-and not to take a hint when a hint isn't intended. Robert Frost
I revere the memory of Mr. F. as an estimable man and most indulgent husband, only necessary to mention Asparagus and it appeared or to hint at any little delicate thing to drink and it came like magic in a pint bottle. . . Charles Dickens
Smart people get the point from a single hint. Afghan Proverb
A stick for the nobody, a hint for the nobleman. Afghan Proverb
Give a hint to the man of sense, and consider the thing done. Portuguese Proverb