gen

noun

ˈjen How to pronounce gen (audio)
Definition of gennext
chiefly British
as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known as he has for decades, he gets most of his gen from the BBC over the wireless

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  1. info
  2. information
  3. story
Noun
  • That info seems to check out as the fight is already showing up on Tapology as confirmed.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Here's a handy guide to shipping deadlines to get your stuff there by Christmas, plus info on Free Shipping Day.
    Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of info
Noun
  • Before the rally, a group of voters traveled from Massachusetts and distributed information on the GPO to every Senator’s office.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The brain moves information from the hippocampus–where short-term memories are stored into the neocortex.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of information
Noun
  • Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Maybe even more than surprise story of the year Indiana, Arizona State looks interesting in the Playoff given its offensive weaponry.
    The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of story
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gemütlichkeit

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