Irish hint
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Meaning · English
A hint or warning given in a joking or indirect manner
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
một gợi ý hoặc cảnh báo được đưa ra một cách hài hước hoặc gián tiếp
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Irish hint” mean?
A hint or warning given in a joking or indirect manner
Is “Irish hint” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.