noun
plural scoops
[count] a kitchen tool like a spoon that has a usually thick handle and a deep bowl for taking something from a container
something that is shaped like a bowl or bucket and used to pick up and move things
the amount of something that is held in a scoop
[count] :a news story that is reported before other news reporters know about it
the scoop US informal :information about something that is currently important or happening or that is interesting to many people
[count] :the act of picking up something with a quick, continuous motion :the act of scooping something
verb
scoops; scooped; scooping
[+ obj] to pick up and move (something) with a scoop, a spoon, etc.
to pick up (something or someone) in one quick, continuous motion
to make (a hole, hollow, etc.) by using a scoop, spoon, etc.
to report a news story before (any other newspaper, news program, etc.)
Brit informal :to win (something, such as a large prize or reward)
scoop up
[phrasal verb]
scoop up (something) or scoop (something) up informal :to take or buy (something) in a quick and eager way