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Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word gumshoe, which means a detective or someone who engages in detective work. Find out how to use gumshoe in a sentence and how it differs from related words like sleuth or shamus.
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. intr to act stealthily. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of gumshoe 1. An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; gum 1 + shoe. Discover More. Example Sentences.
Gumshoe is an informal word for detective, someone who investigates crimes. Learn how to use it in sentences, see its pronunciation and find out how to say it in other languages.
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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.
Gumshoe is an informal word for detective, someone who investigates crimes. Learn how to use it in sentences and find out its pronunciation and translations in different languages.
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When someone refers to a detective or police officer, they sometimes use the term 'gumshoe'. Where did this term originate from?
