Meaning of the word gumshoe in English
What does gumshoe mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gumshoe
US /ˈɡʌm.ʃuː/
UK /ˈɡʌm.ʃuː/
Noun
1.
a detective, especially a private one
Example:
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The old gumshoe spent years tracking down cold cases.
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She hired a gumshoe to find her missing cat.
2.
a rubber overshoe or boot
Example:
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He put on his gumshoes before stepping out into the rain.
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The children splashed through puddles in their colorful gumshoes.