Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Shamus.
Shamus - as a noun
Someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
operative14pi4private detectiveprivate eyeprivate investigatorsherlock17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
detective15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He hired a shamus to investigate his wife's disappearance."
"The shamus followed the suspect from a distance."
"The shamus discovered the missing briefcase in the attic."
"She consulted a shamus to look into her brother's strange behavior."
"The shamus uncovered evidence of embezzlement within the company."
Word Game Points
Is SHAMUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shamus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAMUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SHAMUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shamus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAMUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is SHAMUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shamus is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAMUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
