Gumshoe

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌmˌʃuː/

Gumshoe (noun)

  1. 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

Synonyms of Gumshoe

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