2hint verb
hints; hint·ed; hint·ing : to say (something) or give information about (something) in an indirect way [+ obj] — usually + that ▪ He's been hinting that he might run for mayor. [no obj] ▪ I keep hinting, but she's not catching on. I think I need to be more direct. ▪ The boss hinted about possible layoffs.
hint at [phrasal verb]
hint at (something) : to talk about (something) in an indirect way
▪ He's been hinting at the possibility of running for mayor. = He's been hinting at a mayoral run. ▪ The history textbook only hinted at the racial prejudice of that era. ▪ What is she hinting at?
▪ He's been hinting at the possibility of running for mayor. = He's been hinting at a mayoral run. ▪ The history textbook only hinted at the racial prejudice of that era. ▪ What is she hinting at?
