English Explanatory Dictionary

gumshoe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sneaker or rubber overshoe.
  2. A detective.
verb
  1. To act as a detective.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌm.ʃuː/ en-us-gumshoe.ogg en-au-gumshoe.ogg

Word forms

gumshoe gumshoes gumshoeing gumshoed

Etymology

From gum + shoe.

Synonyms

detective dick private eye sleuth

Related words

galoshes
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