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Irish hint

Irish hint noun: a very clear and unsubtle indication.

Noun

Irish hint (plural Irish hints)

  1. (colloquial, idiomatic) A very clear and unsubtle indication.
    • I gave the salesman an Irish hint that he wasn't welcome by slamming the door in his face.

Forms of Irish hint

pluralIrish hints

Questions about Irish hint

What does Irish hint mean?
Irish hint means a very clear and unsubtle indication.
What part of speech is Irish hint?
Irish hint is a noun.
What is the plural of Irish hint?
The plural of Irish hint is Irish hints.

Words near Irish hint in the dictionary

  1. Irish goodbye
  2. Irish goodbyes
  3. Irish green
  4. Irish greens
  5. Irish harp
  6. Irish hint
  7. Irish hints
  8. Irish Hobbies
  9. Irish Hobby
  10. Irish horse
  11. Irish horses

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