hinting

Meanings

• Verb

  To give subtle hints or suggestions; to indicate indirectly or obscurely.

• Noun

  A subtle clue or suggestion.

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Synonyms

instructing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hinting
chinting , hintingting

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Variants

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hint , hinted , hinter , hinters , hinting , hints , hint at , hinted at , hinting at , hints at

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Forms

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hints, hinted, hinting

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to nudge' or 'to touch lightly'. Derived from the Old English word 'hintan' which meant 'to push' or 'to nudge'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hint' is related to the word 'nudge'.

2. The word 'hint' has been used in English since the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clue: A hint is a type of clue, but a clue can also refer to any information that helps solve a problem or answer a question.

2. Subtle suggestion: A hint is a subtle suggestion, but a suggestion can also be more direct.

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Culture

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In literature, hinting is often used to build suspense or create intrigue. In art, it can be used to convey hidden meanings or messages. In music, it can refer to subtle musical cues or hints that guide the listener through a composition.

How to Memorize "hinting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person giving a subtle hint to someone else by tilting their head subtly or raising their eyebrows. Visualize the hint being received and understood by the other person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hint' with the image of a subtle clue or a nudge in the right direction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hints Help' to remember the meaning of hint. Hints Help = Hints Help You Think Subtly.

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