Detective Terminology

noun a slang term for a detective or investigator

• The gumshoe detective carefully examined the crime scene for any clues.
• I heard that gumshoe is on the case to find out who stole the cookies from the break room.
• The gumshoe managed to crack the case and bring the culprit to justice.
• She had a reputation for being a gumshoe when it came to uncovering gossip in the office.

noun A detective or investigator who solves mysteries or crimes

• The sleuth meticulously gathered evidence to solve the case.
• The sleuth was on the case, trying to figure out who stole the cookies.
• The sleuth was like a detective ninja, stealthily uncovering the truth.
• She was a sleuth when it came to finding the best deals while shopping.