vi to make an indirect reference, suggestion, or allusion; to allude vaguely to something.
2. hint ·vt to bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to hint a suspicion.
3. hint ·noun a remote allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a suggestion or reminder, without a full declaration or explanation; also, an occasion or motive.