411

noun

ˈfȯr-ˈwən-ˈwən How to pronounce 411 (audio)
Definition of 411next
slang
1
as in info
a report of recent events or facts not previously known received a call from their daughter, who excitedly gave them the 411 on all that had happened to her since arriving on campus

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2
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public a guide that will give you the 411 on what's hot and what's not

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  1. info
  2. scoop
  3. information
  4. tip
  5. rumor
  6. book
Noun
  • Opt for solutions with robust security protocols, and maintain control over sensitive info.
    Lisa Hale, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • For more info on bodyweight shoulder exercises, as well as those that do involve free weights, take a look at the list below—you’re bound to find a new fave or two to add to your routine.
    Elizabeth Millard, CPT, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of info
Noun
  • Newsletter Get the lowdown on L.A. politics Sign up for our L.A. City Hall newsletter to get weekly insights, scoops and analysis.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Jack Hartung, Chipotle’s former CFO and now president of strategy, finance, and supply chain, told Bloomberg in July that every customer would be guaranteed two substantial scoops of rice and four ounces of meat.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of scoop
Noun
  • Anyone with information about the shooting can call the Oakland Police Department’s homicide unit at 510-238-3821, or its tip line at 510-238-7950.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • More information on the recount process can be found at sos.state.mn.us/media/2370/recount-guide.pdf.
    Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of information
Noun
  • The Nuggets were unsure when Jokic would re-join the team as of Friday evening before the opening tip.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Most drivers entering Manhattan's Central Business District, which stretches from 60th Street all the way down to the southern tip of the Financial District, would have to pay the toll.
    Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of tip
Noun
  • While rumors continue to circulate that Microsoft will finally dip its tech toes into handheld gaming next year, 2024 is still filled with enough Xbox sales on gaming peripherals to get any gamer going to the checkout.
    Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Pardi also sparked pregnancy rumors back in February, when he was seen rubbing his beau’s belly during a photo-op.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of rumor
Noun
  • Kindle books of course, but also a dozen podcasts, a few Spotify playlists, an offline movie or two in Netflix or Amazon.
    David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
  • For the second book, Panama was always on our possible list.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of book
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