Scooby

/ˈskubi/ proper noun

Definition

Referring to Scooby-Doo, the famous cartoon Great Dane character, or used informally as slang for clue or understanding.

Etymology

Created in 1969 by Hanna-Barbera, named after Frank Sinatra's scat singing 'dooby dooby doo.' The character's name became part of popular culture, spawning phrases like 'I don't have a scooby' meaning 'I don't have a clue.'

Kelly Says

Scooby-Doo was originally conceived as a parody of popular horror films, with the twist that supernatural mysteries always had logical explanations - teaching kids that knowledge conquers fear and superstition.

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