Meaning of the word sleuth in English

What does sleuth mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sleuth

US /sluːθ/
UK /sluːθ/

Noun

a detective

Example:
The famous sleuth solved the mystery in no time.
She fancies herself a bit of a sleuth, always trying to uncover secrets.

Verb

to act as a detective; to search for information or clues

Example:
He tried to sleuth out the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.
The journalist began to sleuth around, looking for any leads.
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