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Gumshoe is an informal word for detective, someone who investigates crimes. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms, antonyms, and related words.
Noun. detective. dick. hawkshaw. investigator. operative. private detective. private eye. private investigator. shamus [ slang] sherlock. sleuthhound. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.
When someone refers to a detective or police officer, they sometimes use the term 'gumshoe'. Where did this term originate from? meaning. Share. Improve this question. asked Apr 7, 2015 at 18:46. Him_Jalpert. 281 2 3 9. Add a comment. 1 Answer. Sorted by: 3. From etymonline: gumshoe (n.)
GUMSHOE Bedeutung, Definition GUMSHOE: 1. informal for detective (= someone whose job is to discover facts about a crime) 2. informal for….
When you wear gumshoes, you're pulling on waterproof galoshes over your regular footwear. If you are a gumshoe, on the other hand, you're a private detective, investigating a case.
verb (used without object) , gum·shoed, gum·shoe·ing. Slang. to work as a detective. to go softly, as if wearing rubber shoes; move or act snoopily or stealthily. gumshoe. / ˈɡʌmˌʃuː / noun. a waterproof overshoe. a rubber-soled shoe. slang. a detective or one who moves about stealthily. slang. a stealthy action or movement. verb. slang.
GUMSHOE meaning: 1. informal for detective (= someone whose job is to discover facts about a crime) 2. informal for…. Learn more.
