An inkling is a slight or faint idea, suggestion, or hint about something. It can also refer to an inclination or intuition that something might be true, although there may not yet be enough evidence to prove it.
Usage examples
She had an inkling that her boss was planning to promote her based on the positive feedback she had received from her colleagues.
I had an inkling that something was going to go wrong during the event, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.
John had an inkling that his girlfriend was going to surprise him for his birthday, as she had been dropping subtle hints for weeks.
The detective had an inkling that the suspect was lying, but she needed more evidence to prove it.
Emily had an inkling that her friends were planning a surprise party for her, as they had been acting suspiciously and whispering when she was around.
For many Englishmen, I suspect, the Pope's Westminster Mass was the first inkling of what Christianity really means. (firstthings.com)
These costumes include Heihachi from Tekken, Akira and Jacky from Virtua Fighter fame, MegaMan.EXE out of Mega Man Battle Network, ZERO from Mega Man X, as well as Inkling Girl and Boy and the squid hat from the popular new Splatoon title. (powerleveled.com)
UK website was updated recently with a look at future upcoming DLC, with Inkling Boy and Girl outfits that were previously rumored showing up as well. (nintendotoday.com)