Gumshoed: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
gumshoed
[ หษกสmหสuหd ]
detective story
The term 'gumshoed' refers to a private detective or investigator, particularly one who operates in a somewhat informal or unconventional manner. This term originates from the early 20th century and is often associated with the stereotypical image of a detective in a trench coat and fedora. Gumshoed detectives tend to engage in fieldwork, gathering information through observation and direct interaction rather than relying solely on paperwork or bureaucratic processes.
Synonyms
detective, investigator, sleuth.
Examples of usage
- The gumshoed detective managed to solve the case.
- She felt like a gumshoed investigator while piecing together the clues.
- In the gumshoed mystery, the hero discovers unexpected alliances.
Translations
Translations of the word "gumshoed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น detective
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคธเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Detektiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ detektif
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัะตะบัะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ detektyw
๐ฏ๐ต ๆขๅต
๐ซ๐ท dรฉtective
๐ช๐ธ detective
๐น๐ท dedektif
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ detektiv
๐ธ๐ฐ detektรญv
๐จ๐ณ ไพฆๆข
๐ธ๐ฎ detektiv
๐ฎ๐ธ rannsรณknarmaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตัะตะบัะธะฒ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแซแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ detektiv
๐ฒ๐ฝ detective
Etymology
The word 'gumshoe' began as a colloquial term in the United States around the late 19th century. It is derived from the type of rubber-soled shoes often worn by detectives, which allowed them to walk quietly while on the job. The term gradually evolved from referring specifically to these shoes to describing the detectives themselves, symbolizing their stealthy and unobtrusive tactics in solving crimes. The image of the gumshoe detective became particularly popular in the mid-20th century, often depicted in film noir and detective novels where they navigated the gritty underbelly of urban environments. This cultural representation reinforced the association of gumshoes with the art of investigation and the detective narrative as a whole.