noun
- plural of hinter; people who give hints or indirect suggestions
Usage: informal; not commonly used in formal writing
Examples
- The hinters in the game show whispered clues to help the contestants guess the answer.
- My friends were hinters rather than direct advisors when I asked for their opinion.
- The hinters on the quiz team gave subtle clues without revealing the full answer.
- She appreciated the hinters who gently pointed her toward the right decision.