gen
n. uncountablen. the facts or information about a specific topic. You use this when you want the real story or the latest news on something.
n. reliable information or the actual facts regarding a situation. Informal in register; frequently used in British English to denote the 'inside' story or specific details.
Can you give me the gen on the new project?
I need to get the full gen from the manager before I can commit to the schedule.
While the official press release was vague, the local staff provided the real gen regarding why the factory was actually closing.
Clipping of general.
Shortened from generate and generator.
Shortened from genetic engineering
Etymology unknown. Possibilities include: * Clipping of argent * Clipping of generalise, from back slang for English shilling.
Clipping of generation.
Typically used with the definite article 'the' and often followed by the preposition 'on'.