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noun, chiefly British

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a report of recent events or facts not previously known as he has for decades, he gets most of his gen from the BBC over the wireless Synonyms advice(s), 411 [slang], news [chiefly British], info, information, intelligence, item, story, tidings, uncos [chiefly Scottish], wordRelated Words announcement, bulletin, communication, correspondence, dispatch, message, reportage; dope, lowdown, scoop, tidbit (also titbit), tip; gossip, rumor, tale, tattle; feedback; disinformation, propaganda

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