noun
hinting
HIHN-tihng
Hinting (noun) means the act of giving an indirect suggestion or clue. Example: “All this hinting is getting annoying — just tell me directly.”
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The act of giving an indirect suggestion or clue.
"Risa herself was questioned, as she expected, but the ladies took their cue from Marie and appeared content with her somewhat short answers, even when she only turned her gaze downward and blushed at the hintings at her betrothal."
— Sarah Zettel, In Camelot's Shadow (2009)
"All this hinting is getting annoying — just tell me directly."
How to use hinting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of dropping hints instead of saying something plainly.
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What does “hinting” mean?
The word “hinting” means the act of giving an indirect suggestion or clue. In plain terms, the ongoing act of dropping hints instead of saying something plainly.
How do you pronounce “hinting”?
“Hinting” is pronounced HIHN-tihng (/ˈhɪntɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hinting” in a sentence?
Here is “hinting” used in a sentence: “All this hinting is getting annoying — just tell me directly.”
What part of speech is “hinting”?
“Hinting” is a noun.
