gumshoe

[US]/ˈɡʌmʃuː/
[UK]/ˈɡʌmˌʃu/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.detective, especially a private investigator; type of shoe with a rubber sole
v.to walk stealthily; to move secretly
adj.done stealthily
Word Forms
Pluralgumshoes

Phrases & Collocations

gumshoe detective

gumshoe work

gumshoe sleuth

gumshoe style

gumshoe approach

gumshoe tactics

gumshoe skills

gumshoe caper

gumshoe case

Example Sentences

the gumshoe investigated the mysterious case.

every gumshoe knows how to follow a lead.

the gumshoe worked tirelessly to solve the crime.

she hired a gumshoe to find her missing cat.

the gumshoe's instincts led him to the suspect.

he played the role of a gumshoe in the movie.

the gumshoe uncovered the truth behind the scandal.

gumshoes often rely on their street smarts.

she became a gumshoe after years of training.

the gumshoe followed the trail of clues.

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