Gumshoe
noun
A slang term for a detective or investigator.
The gumshoe was trying to solve the mystery of the missing necklace.
Usage tips
Informal
private gumshoe,gumshoe detective,old gumshoe
verb
A term often used to refer to someone who investigates or snoops around.
He likes to gumshoe around the neighborhood for clues about the missing pets.
Usage tips
Informal
casually gumshoeing,gumshoeing for information,gumshoeing around
noun
A slang term for a detective or investigator.
The gumshoe was trying to solve the mystery of the missing necklace.
Usage tips
Informal
private gumshoe,gumshoe detective,old gumshoe
verb
A term often used to refer to someone who investigates or snoops around.
He likes to gumshoe around the neighborhood for clues about the missing pets.
Usage tips
Informal
casually gumshoeing,gumshoeing for information,gumshoeing around
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Slang Use
Informal, playful terms can bring a light-hearted tone
Using 'gumshoe' in a casual conversation can lighten a serious subject.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Connotation
Associating gumshoes with classic detective stories
Think of film noir when using the word 'gumshoe'.
Pro Tip 3/3Role Context
Understanding a gumshoe’s work involves tenacity and stealth
Gumshoing often requires patience and subtlety.
Pro Tip 1/3Slang Use
Informal, playful terms can bring a light-hearted tone
Using 'gumshoe' in a casual conversation can lighten a serious subject.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Connotation
Associating gumshoes with classic detective stories
Think of film noir when using the word 'gumshoe'.
Pro Tip 3/3Role Context
Understanding a gumshoe’s work involves tenacity and stealth
Gumshoing often requires patience and subtlety.
Pro Tip 1/3Slang Use
Informal, playful terms can bring a light-hearted tone
Using 'gumshoe' in a casual conversation can lighten a serious subject.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Connotation
Associating gumshoes with classic detective stories
Think of film noir when using the word 'gumshoe'.
Pro Tip 3/3Role Context
Understanding a gumshoe’s work involves tenacity and stealth
Gumshoing often requires patience and subtlety.
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