/ skuːp; NAmE / noun , verb
■ noun
1.
[ C ] 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 cream
2.
[ C ] the amount picked up by a scoop :
two scoops of mashed potato
3.
[ C ] a piece of important or exciting news that is printed in one newspaper before other newspapers know about it
4.
the scoop [ U ] ( NAmE , informal ) the latest information about sb/sth, especially details that are not generally known :
I got the inside scoop on his new girlfriend.
■ verb [ vn ]
1.
[usually + adv. / prep. ] scoop sth (up) to move or lift sth with a scoop or sth like a scoop :
She scooped ice cream into their bowls.
He quickly scooped the money up from the desk.
First, scoop a hole in the soil.
Scoop out the melon flesh.
2.
[+ adv. / prep. ] scoop sb/sth (up) to move or lift sb/sth with a quick continuous movement :
She scooped the child up in her arms.
3.
to publish a story before all the other newspapers, television companies, etc. :
The paper had inside information and scooped all its rivals.
4.
( informal ) to win sth, especially a large sum of money or a prize :
He scooped £10 000 on the lottery.
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English (originally denoting a utensil for pouring liquids): from Middle Dutch , Middle Low German schōpe waterwheel bucket; from a West Germanic base meaning draw water; related to the verb shape .