earlyhints

noun
UK /ˈɜːli hɪnts/
US /ˈɜːrli hɪnts/

Small clues that come before something happens.

The teacher gave us earlyhints about the test so we could study.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer message that tells a browser some page parts are ready before the whole page loads.

The server sent earlyhints so the browser could start loading images.

3. First small pieces of information that help you guess what will happen.

The dark clouds were earlyhints of rain.

4. A gentle heads-up given ahead of time.

She dropped earlyhints that the party would be a surprise.