Returns the current text for this combobox, including the hint option \
        if no text is set.

def currentText(self):
        """
        Returns the current text for this combobox, including the hint option \
        if no text is set.
        """
        lineEdit = self.lineEdit()
        if lineEdit:
            return lineEdit.currentText()
        text = nativestring(super(XComboBox, self).currentText())
        if not text:
            return self._hint
        return text