scoop

scoop

noun

Definition of SCOOP

1

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food <an ice cream scoop>

Synonyms dipper, ladle, scoop

Related Words skimmer; dessertspoon, soupspoon, tablespoon, teaspoon

2

information not generally available to the public <come on, I know you've got the scoop on their breakup>

Synonyms book, 411 [slang], inside, lowdown, poop [slang], scoop, skinny [slang], tip

Related Words dirt, dish, gossip, rumor, story; hint, pointer; information, intelligence, news, tidings, word

Near Antonyms ancient history, open secret