the scoop

noun

US, informal
: information about something that is currently important or happening or that is interesting to many people
Did you talk to him? What's the scoop?
She always knows the scoop on fashions.
Here's the scoop on how to clean leather.
I was with them when it happened, so I've got the inside scoop.

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If that’s not your style, the scoop-neck version is just as effective. Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026 The chance to get the scoop on the scandal straight from the mouth of the man who made it, as well as his living-the-dream experience of working alongside his hero, is enough to make this required viewing for anyone interested in hip-hop legacies and fanboy fantasies made manifest. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026 The Origin Story Little Betty’s Chef Kyle Biddy was kind enough to chat and give me the scoop on how this dish came to life. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026 Here’s the scoop on coffee’s links to longevity, and a few tips on how to use it to fuel your personal health and performance. Emma Loewe, Outside, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the scoop

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“The scoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20scoop. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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