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scooby doo
What does scooby doo mean?
A way of saying nobody knows what's going on.
"What's the plan for tonight? Nobody's got a Scooby."
Origin
A newer wave of Cockney rhyming slang using the cartoon dog Scooby-Doo to rhyme with 'clue'. It took off from the late 20th century and is now common across the UK, especially in 'not a Scooby'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'not a Scooby' mean?
It means not a clue. 'Scooby Doo' is modern Cockney rhyming slang for 'clue'.
Where does the Scooby slang come from?
From the cartoon character Scooby-Doo, whose name rhymes with 'clue' in newer Cockney-style rhyming slang.
What does 'I haven't got a Scooby' mean in texting?
It means 'I have no idea' or 'I haven't got a clue' — a casual British way of admitting you don't know.
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