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An old slang term for a detective or investigator (police-affiliated or private). Variants include "dick" or "private dick," the connotations of which were not meant to be obscene.
Shoes in the late 1800s were made of gum rubber - the soft-soled precursors of the modern sneaker. The phrase "to gumshoe" meant to sneak around quietly as if wearing gumshoes.
"Gumshoe man" was originally slang for "thief," but by about 1908 the term "gumshoe" was used to refer to a police detective, and the term has stuck ever since (pun intended).
Shoes in the late 1800s were made of gum rubber - the soft-soled precursors of the modern sneaker. The phrase "to gumshoe" meant to sneak around quietly as if wearing gumshoes.
"Gumshoe man" was originally slang for "thief," but by about 1908 the term "gumshoe" was used to refer to a police detective, and the term has stuck ever since (pun intended).
Sam Spade, the most well-known gumshoe of noir cinema, spent the majority of The Maltese Falcon trying to solve a murder mystery.
by Redhot in Chi-Town December 9, 2008
Get the gumshoe mug.Gumshoes are a version of gumboots (also known as wellingtons, wellies, or rain boots) that are shorter in length and resemble more of a shoe than a boot. They are designed to keep the foot dry in wet conditions that are mild rather than harsh.
Her gumshoes did not protect her feet from the deep squelchy mud. She should have worn gumboots instead.
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Get the gumshoes mug.When a person's intention is to share gum with only one other person but winds up giving gum to the entire class once they discover you have gum.
by Spiamaster October 23, 2009
Get the gumshare mug.A toothless prostitute. While generally of the dirty, nasty meth whore variety, a gumstitute is known for their ability to perform a hot gummy.
Although he felt dirty and nasty after the deed, Carl could not shed himself of his penchant for weekly sessions with the local gumstitute. He just loves a hot gummy.
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In the same way, South Australians are Croweaters, West Australians are Sandgropers & Queenslanders are Banana benders.
Still undure as to the equivalent terms for Tasmanians, Northern Territorians and New South Welshmen.
In the same way, South Australians are Croweaters, West Australians are Sandgropers & Queenslanders are Banana benders.
Still undure as to the equivalent terms for Tasmanians, Northern Territorians and New South Welshmen.
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