411

noun \ˈfȯr-ˈwən-ˈwən\

Definition of 411

slang

: relevant information : skinny <fiber-optic 411 fed 24/7 in satellite real time — Jeff MacGregor>

from the telephone number 411 used to reach directory assistance

First Known Use: 1985

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

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