To resolve Google's penalty
against this site (still active after 437 days)
I've been forced to censor all 5,300 citations of slang use.
With the penalty in place, there's just no way to compete on a level playing field
with dictionaries that don't have citations. Guys: I'm sorry.
– Walter (editor)
Definition of gumshoe
gumshoe
- police detective
Last edited on Apr 18 2009. Submitted by don m. from Georgia, USA on Apr 18 2009.
| + | Add a definition for this slang term |
More info: |
Share
E-mail
Related words
Slang terms with the same meaning
None found.
Slang terms with the same root words
None. How about some random words?
| Definitions include: a male with whom one has an intimate relationship. | |
| Definitions include: an exclamation of delight, surprise or amazement. | |
| Definitions include: to act superior. | |
| Definitions include: good luck. | |
| Definitions include: to criticize. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: the inability to urinate in the presence of others. | |
| Definitions include: Nitrous oxide | |
| Definitions include: to focus negative attention on a person, e.g. by insulting, berating, or generally harassing someone. | |
| Definitions include: a person whose body or mind develops later than those of similar age. |
How common is this slang?
| I use it | (1) |  |
|
| No longer use it | (0) | |
|
| Heard it but never used it | (0) | |
|
| Have never heard it | (7) | |
|
How vulgar is this slang?
Average of 2 votes: 48% (See the most vulgar words.)
| Least vulgar |
|
Most vulgar |
Your vote: None (To vote, click the pepper. Vote how vulgar the word is – not how mean it is.)
| Least vulgar |
|
Most vulgar |
Where is this slang used?
Logged-in users can add themselves to the map. Login, Register, Login instantly with Facebook.
Link to this slang definition
To link to this term in a web page or blog, insert the following.
<a href="http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/gumshoe">gumshoe</a>
To link to this term in a wiki such as Wikipedia, insert the following.
[http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/gumshoe gumshoe]
Some wikis use a different format for links, so be sure to check the documentation.