shamus

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Noun shamus has 1 sense

private detective, PI, private eye, private investigator, operative, shamus, sherlock - someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
--₁ is a kind of detective
--₁ has particulars:
hotel detective, house detective, house dick; inquiry agent; store detective

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Shamus

Description:

A "shamus" is a slang term that originated in the United States, particularly within the realm of detective fiction. It refers to a private detective or investigator, usually someone working on solving crimes for hire.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A private detective or investigator.

2. A person skilled in discovering and exposing wrongdoing, often used humorously.

Verb (slang):

1. To work as a private detective; to investigate.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

The shamus was hired to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.
He considered himself the best shamus in town, always cracking the toughest cases.

Verb:

After retiring from the police force, he decided to shamus around the city, helping out wherever he could.
She disguised herself as a man and shamused her way into the criminal underworld.

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