(sha-mus) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a private detective

Example Sentence

The police called in a shamus to help solve the difficult case.

Synonyms

private detective; PI; private eye; private investigator

Antonyms

criminal

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Rhymes

  • amos
  • famous
  • ramus
  • seamus
  • shamus

  • brademas
  • mandamus

  • ignoramus