Gumshoe Definition

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

"Gumshoe" in song lyrics

See how gumshoe is used in real songs:

  • "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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