Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gumshoe
noun
ˈɡʌmˌʃuː
Definition
A detective, particularly a private investigator; someone who investigates crimes in an informal or unorthodox manner.
Examples
- The gumshoe followed the suspect discreetly down the alley.
- In the novel, the gumshoe solved the mystery with sharp intuition.
Meaning
The term gumshoe refers to a detective, often implying a casual or street-smart approach to investigation.
Synonyms
- detective
- private investigator
- sleuth
