What is the meaning of hint?

noun

• An indirect suggestion.
  • usage: "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
  • synonyms: intimation, breath
• A slight indication.
  • synonyms: clue
• A slight but appreciable amount.
  • usage: "this dish could use a touch of garlic"
  • synonyms: touch, tinge, mite, pinch, jot, speck, soupcon
• A just detectable amount.
  • usage: "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"
  • synonyms: trace, suggestion
• An indication of potential opportunity.
  • usage: "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
  • synonyms: tip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind

verb

• Drop a hint; intimate by a hint.
  • synonyms: suggest