noun
Uncommon
Scooby
Scooby (noun) means British slang: a clue or understanding of something (from Cockney rhyming slang, "Scooby Doo" = "clue"). Example: “I haven't got a scooby what he's talking about.”
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British slang: a clue or understanding of something (from Cockney rhyming slang, "Scooby Doo" = "clue").
"I haven't got a scooby what he's talking about."
How to use Scooby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for "clue," almost always used in the negative — "not have a scooby" means having no idea at all.
When to use it
Very informal British slang; not used in writing outside of casual dialogue.
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What does “Scooby” mean?
The word “Scooby” means british slang: a clue or understanding of something (from Cockney rhyming slang, "Scooby Doo" = "clue"). In plain terms, slang for "clue," almost always used in the negative — "not have a scooby" means having no idea at all.
How do you use “Scooby” in a sentence?
Here is “Scooby” used in a sentence: “I haven't got a scooby what he's talking about.”
What part of speech is “Scooby”?
“Scooby” is a noun.
Is “Scooby” a common word?
“Scooby” is an uncommon word in modern English.
