| Front | scoop |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verb BrE /skuːp/NAmE /skuːp/  noun  word origin 1 [countable] a tool like a large spoon with a deep bowl, used for picking up substances in powder form like flour, or for serving food like ice creamUse an ice-cream scoop. 2 [countable] the amount picked up by a scooptwo scoops of mashed potato 3 [countable] a piece of important or exciting news that is printed in one newspaper before other newspapers know about it 4 the scoop [uncountable] (NAmE, informal) the latest information about sb/sth, especially details that are not generally knownI got the inside scoop on his new girlfriend. verb 1 to move or lift sth with a scoop or sth like a scoop~ sth (+ adv./prep.)She scooped ice cream into their bowls. First, scoop a hole in the soil. Scoop out the melon flesh.~ sth up (+ adv./prep.) He quickly scooped the money up from the desk. 2 ~ sb/sth (up) (+ adv./prep.) to move or lift sb/sth with a quick continuous movementShe scooped the child up in her arms. He quickly scooped his clothes from the chair. 3 ~ sb/sth to publish a story before all the other newspapers, television companies, etcThe paper had inside information and scooped all its rivals. 4 ~ sth (informal) to win sth, especially a large sum of money or a prizeHe scooped £10 000 on the lottery. Last year, the programme scooped the Best Drama award. |
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