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411

411 proper noun: the telephonic information service.

Proper noun

411

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

Noun

411

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

Forms of 411

alternative form4-1-1

Origin of 411

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

Questions about 411

What does 411 mean?
411 means the telephonic information service.
What part of speech is 411?
411 can be a proper noun or a noun.

Words near 411 in the dictionary

  1. 40th
  2. 41%
  3. 41%'ed
  4. 41%ing
  5. 41%s
  6. 411
  7. 415
  8. 419
  9. 419 fraud
  10. 419 frauds
  11. 419 scam

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