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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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