proffer, proposition, suggestion - a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"

indicant, indication - something that serves to indicate or suggest; "an indication of foul play"; "indications of strain"; "symptoms are the prime indicants of disease"

small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude

snuff - a pinch of smokeless tobacco inhaled at a single time

small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude

spark - a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; "a spark of interest"; "a spark of decency"

counseling, counselling, guidance, counsel, direction - something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

intimate, adumbrate, insinuate - give to understand; "I insinuated that I did not like his wife"

clue in - provide someone with a clue; "Can you clue me in?"

convey, impart - make known; pass on, of information

allude, advert, touch - make a more or less disguised reference to; "He alluded to the problem but did not mention it"