The Collaborative International Dictionary
Hint \Hint\, v. i. To make an indirect reference, suggestion, or allusion; to allude vaguely to something.
We whisper, and hint, and chuckle.
--Tennyson.
To hint at, to allude to lightly, indirectly, or cautiously.
Syn: To allude; refer; glance; touch.
Usage examples of "to hint at".
Simple vests and skirts, a well-formed but basic metal axe slung at one hip, spears-nothing to hint at knowledge of advanced technologies.
But already Margo's body had begun to hint at the woman just waking inside.
They found no doorways and no windows, nothing to hint at the builders' size or shape.
Not a sound or a smell to hint at the presence of any other being in this chamber, or in any adjoining passage.
It would be a risk to allocate any of the blame to his Commander but he saw no other alternative than at least to hint at it.
The air outside was cooler, cold enough to hint at snow-but far fresher than inside The Golden Ram.
Abell's stare around the room dared anyone to hint at a yes, but there was no need.