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scooby

9.9

A small piece of information that helps you understand something

noun
/ˈskuːbi/

Slang

: pista

I have not got a scooby how to fix this computer problem.

Examples

I finally got a scooby about the problem.
Can you give me a scooby on this issue?
After reading the instructions twice, she still didn't have a scooby what to do next.
He looked at the puzzle and admitted he didn't have a scooby.
After reading the instructions twice, she still didn't have a scooby about what to do next.
I have not got a scooby how to solve this mystery.
He realized he didn't have a scooby about the answer during the quiz.

Synonyms

clue stick

vsscooby

Slang

9.9

A pretend object used to give someone a very clear hint about something they missed

gives an informal helpful piece of information without playful metaphor

clue-by-four

vsscooby

Slang

9.9

A strong direct hint that makes someone suddenly understand

offers a mild informal piece of information rather than forcing understanding

How Helpful

lead

474 4.8

scooby

Slang

9.9

tip

445 1.0

hint

229 1.5

Surface Forms

scooby singular

scoobies plural

Etymology

The word scooby meaning 'clue' comes from Cockney rhyming slang where people said Scooby-Doo to rhyme with 'clue' and then shortened it to scooby. That's why when someone says they haven't got a scooby, they mean they don't have a 'clue'.