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gumshoe

Syllabification: (gum·shoe)
Pronunciation: /ˈgəmˌSHo͞o/

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Definition of gumshoe

noun

informal
  • a detective.

Origin:

early 20th century: from gumshoes in the sense 'sneakers', suggesting stealth

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