what's the 411
Gen X#socialMeaning. What's the news, information, or gossip?
See it in a sentence
You two were talking forever, so what's the 411?
How each generation says it
The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.
- Gen ZNo word for this one yet.
- Gen Alpha
- Millennial
- Gen X · this onewhat's the 411
- Boomer
- Plain Englishwhat's the news, information, or gossip?
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Related slang
what’s happening?Boomer
A casual way to ask what is going on or what the news is.
#socialwhat's poppin?Millennial
A casual greeting between friends that asks what is going on with you, much like what's up.
#socialwhat’s the tea?Gen Alpha
A casual way to ask for gossip, news, or an update.
#socialwhat's your bagBoomer
A way of asking what someone's problem, interest, or hang-up is.
#social