411

See also: 4-1-1

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Based on the telephone number used in North America to obtain telephone numbers of listed subscribers.

Pronunciation
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Proper noun

411

  1. (Canada, US, telephony) The telephonic information service.

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Translations

Noun

411

  1. (slang) The latest scoop, information or news.
    Guess what?! I have the 411 on Nick and Judy's breakup.
    • 2010, Lashonda Johnson, Family Gumbo, page 11:
      She was the 411 person in the family, she can be reached at any hour and any day and give you the information needed.

French

Pronunciation
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Proper noun

411 ?

  1. (Canada, New England, Missouri, Louisiana, telephony) 411

Spanish

Proper noun

411 ?

  1. (US, telephony) 411
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