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gumshoe n

Gumshoe means a detective. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of gumshoe

  • a detective

Usage examples of gumshoe

The gumshoe followed the suspect through the crowded station.

A retired gumshoe offered advice to the young investigator.

The gumshoe questioned a nervous witness beside the train platform.

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