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inkling
[ingk-ling]
noun
a slight suggestion or indication; hint; intimation.
They hadn't given us an inkling of what was going to happen.
a vague idea or notion; slight understanding.
They didn't have an inkling of how the new invention worked.
inkling
/ ˈɪŋklɪŋ /
noun
a slight intimation or suggestion; suspicion
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of inkling1
Example Sentences
She wondered if it had anything to do with the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, but she had no inkling it would involve Tyler Robinson.
Mr Varley, who is on the board of directors for the Puzzle Hall, said the venue did have an inkling Martin would be coming but most of the punters had no idea.
Unlike “old money” aristocracy, they have an inkling of what it’s like to struggle.
He said there was no inkling of ill will towards his family, though.
At the time, he had no inkling he'd spend most of his life inside the iconic venue.
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