Which Mystery Inc. member says 'Jinkies!'?

Velma Dinkley is the Mystery Inc. member associated with saying “Jinkies!”

The exclamation is Velma’s best-known catchphrase and usually signals that she has noticed an important clue, made a surprising deduction, or encountered something startling. Her role as the group’s analytical investigator makes the phrase fit her character: while others may panic or run, Velma often stops to examine evidence.

Velma first appeared with the rest of the core gang in Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, which premiered in 1969. She is typically portrayed as highly intelligent, scientifically minded, and frequently responsible for explaining how the mystery’s apparent ghost or monster was actually created. Her glasses are another recurring feature; losing them often leaves her unable to see.

The other characters have their own familiar expressions, which can cause confusion. Shaggy is strongly associated with “Zoinks!”, while Fred and Daphne have different recurring lines across various versions. “Jinkies!” is the canonical Velma connection, even though later adaptations sometimes vary character dialogue and catchphrases.