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411

noun \ ˈfȯr-ˈwən-ˈwən \

Definition of 411

slang

:relevant information :skinny

fiber-optic 411 fed 24/7 in satellite real time
—Jeff MacGregor

Examples of 411 in a Sentence

received a call from their daughter, who excitedly gave them the 411 on all that had happened to her since arriving on campus
a guide that will give you the 411 on what's hot and what's not

Origin and Etymology of 411

from the telephone number 411 used to reach directory assistance

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First Known Use: 1985

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411 Synonyms

Synonyms

advice (s), news [slang], gen [chiefly British], info, information, intelligence, item, story, tidings, uncos [chiefly Scottish], word

Related Words

announcement, bulletin, communication, correspondence, dispatch, message, reportage; dope, lowdown, scoop, tidbit (also titbit), tip; gossip, rumor, tale, tattle; feedback; disinformation, propaganda

Near Antonyms

ancient history, open secret

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