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Gumshoe Definition & Meaning

gumshoe
noun
  1. someone who is a detective
  2. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

"Gumshoe" in song lyrics

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  • "Gumshoe"
    Aesop Rock — Spare a Match
  • "virtual gumshoe"
    AOL — AOL
  • "http www.vitural gumshoe."
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with gumshoe

Usage tips for "gumshoe"

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Frequently asked questions

What does gumshoe mean?
someone who is a detective a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
What part of speech is gumshoe?
Gumshoe is a noun.
How many definitions does gumshoe have?
Gumshoe has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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