This is the 5124th most frequent Russian word.
намекнул
Hinted.
Here, the word "намекнул" means "hinted," indicating someone indirectly suggesting a possibility.
Он намекнул, что встреча может быть перенесена.
He hinted that the meeting might be rescheduled.
In this sentence, "намекнула" describes the act of subtly expressing inner emotions.
Она намекнула ему о своих чувствах.
She hinted to him about her feelings.
This usage of "намекнул" involves indirect emphasis on the significance of an action.