English · Slang Attested

scully

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Meaning · English

To be skeptical toward (a person or situation) with ideas that do not coincide with conventional wisdom.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có thái độ hoài nghi với người hoặc tình huống có ý tưởng không phù hợp với quan điểm thông thường

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

When she complains in another episode that Giles is refusing for once to consider a supernatural explanation, she says, "I can't believe that you of all people would Scully me,"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “scully” mean?

To be skeptical toward (a person or situation) with ideas that do not coincide with conventional wisdom.

Is “scully” formal or informal?

scully is generally slang.

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