scoop in
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Meaning · English
To entice, trick or manipulate (someone) into joining up with a group or activity.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We'll scoop him in to the plan for sure.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scoop in” mean?
To entice, trick or manipulate (someone) into joining up with a group or activity.
Is “scoop in” formal or informal?
scoop in is generally archaic, slang.