Definition of Gumshoe

1. Noun. Someone who is a detective.

Exact synonyms: Dick, Hawkshaw
Language type: Colloquialism
Generic synonyms: Detective, Investigator, Police Detective, Tec

2. Noun. A waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow.
Exact synonyms: Arctic, Galosh, Golosh, Rubber
Generic synonyms: Overshoe

Definition of Gumshoe

1. Noun. A sneaker or rubber overshoe. ¹

2. Noun. (slang) A detective. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gumshoe

1. to investigate stealthily [v -SHOED, -SHOEING, -SHOES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gumshoe

gump
gumped
gumph
gumphion
gumphions
gumping
gumps
gumpstumps
gumpth
gumption
gumptionless
gumptions
gumptious
gums
gumshield
gumshoe (current term)
gumshoed
gumshoeing
gumshoes
gumtree
gumtrees
gumweed
gumweeds
gumwood
gumwoods
gun
gun-brig
gun-brigs
gun-shy
gun-sight

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