Gumshoe
Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌmˌʃuː/
Gumshoe (noun)
- A person who investigates crimes, often working for the police or as a private detective.
Examples
- A gumshoe solved the mystery quickly.
- A gumshoe solves crimes and finds missing people.
Common collocations: private gumshoe, experienced gumshoe, gumshoe investigation