"Scooby gang" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Scooby gangs [plural]
Etymology: Derived from the cartoon Scooby-Doo, which featured a group of teenagers regularly engaged in solving mysteries. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Scooby gang (plural Scooby gangs)
  1. A small and cohesive group of people (usually teenagers) who regularly seek to solve mysteries. Categories (topical): People Related terms: Scooby snack

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