hinting

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Verb hint has 1 sense

hint, suggest - drop a hint; intimate by a hint
--₁ is one way to convey, impart

Derived forms: noun hint₅, noun hint₂, noun hint₁
Sample sentence:
They hint that there was a traffic accident

Definitions from the Web

Hinting

Definition:

Hinting, as a verb, refers to the act of giving an indirect or subtle suggestion or clue about something. It can also refer to indicating or insinuating something indirectly.

As a noun, "hinting" can refer to the act or instance of giving hints or subtle indications.

Examples:

Verb (present participle):

She was hinting about her upcoming surprise birthday party.
The movie director subtly hinted at the plot twist.

Noun:

The painting contained several hints about the artist's personal life.
His hints were not enough for her to solve the riddle.

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