411
Pronunciation
Origin
Based on the telephone number used in North America to obtain telephone numbers of listed subscribers.
Full definition of 411
Proper noun
- (Canada, United States, telephony) The telephonic information service
Coordinate terms
Noun
411
- (slang) The latest scoop, information or news.Guess what?! I have the 411 on Nick and Judy's breakup.
- 2010, Lashonda Johnson, Family Gumbo, She was the 411 person in the family, she can be reached at any hour and any day and give you the information needed.
- (slang, by extension) A person who always knows the latest news and is willing to share it.