verb
- suggesting something indirectly without stating it explicitly
Usage: present participle of ‘hint’
noun
- the act of making indirect suggestions
Usage: gerund form
Examples
- She kept hinting that she wanted a promotion.
- His hinting about the surprise party was too obvious.
- The teacher was hinting at the answer without giving it away.
- Stop hinting and just tell me what you want.
- The subtle hinting in her speech suggested deeper concerns.
- He’s been hinting about retirement for months.
- The constant hinting made everyone uncomfortable.