Scooby

Scooby

SKOO-bee ˈskuːbi
Noun

Clue, (no clue).

Etymology & History

British rhyming slang from "Scooby Doo" = clue. Popular in Scotland, means clue or idea. Usually in negative "haven't got a scooby."

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1990s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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