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duncan goodhew
What does duncan goodhew mean?
A clue. Almost always used in the negative — you haven't got a Duncan Goodhew. Nice late addition to the rhyming canon, proof Cockney never stopped generating.
"Where's she gone? Mate, I haven't got a Duncan Goodhew."
Origin
Modern Cockney rhyming slang, named after the bald British Olympic swimmer Duncan Goodhew (gold, Moscow 1980). 'Goodhew' rhymes with 'clue'.
Frequently asked questions
What does Duncan Goodhew mean in slang?
It's rhyming slang for "clue," usually shortened, as in "haven't got a Duncan."
How do you use Duncan Goodhew in a sentence?
"Ask someone else, mate — I haven't got a Duncan."
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