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gumshoe

/ˈɡʌmʃoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does gumshoe mean?

noun

A private detective, especially one who works informally or outside the law. A person who investigates or snoops around.

Example

"The gumshoe was hired to investigate the suspicious activity at the office."

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