Hawkshaws — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhȯk-ˌshȯ/ hawk·shaw

Meaning & Definition of Hawkshaws

Hawkshaws (noun)

  1. detective

Hawkshaws (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons

    "the firm hired a hawkshaw to find out who was fencing stock from their warehouse"

    similar: detectives, dicks, gumshoes, investigators, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators, shamuses (slang), sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths
    related: shadows, tails, tracers, trackers, Federals, feds, G-men, narcs (slang), plainclothesmen

Related Entry: Hawkshaw (noun)

Hawkshaw is a different word from Hawkshaws. The synonyms below are for hawkshaw, not for hawkshaws.

  1. a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons

    "the firm hired a hawkshaw to find out who was fencing stock from their warehouse"

    similar: detective, dick, gumshoe, investigator, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator, shamus (slang), sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound
    related: shadow, tail, tracer, tracker, fed, Federal, G-man, narc (slang), plainclothesman

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hawkshaws

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hawkshaws:

Slang: shamuses
detectives, dicks, gumshoes, investigators, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths

Related Words for Hawkshaws

shadows, tails, tracers, trackers, Federals, feds, G-men, narcs, plainclothesmen

Origin & Etymology of Hawkshaws

from Hawkshaw, detective in the play The Ticket of Leave Man (1863) by Tom Taylor

First known use: 1888

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawkshaws

What does "Hawkshaws" mean?

"Hawkshaws" means detective. As a noun, it is defined as: detective.

What is another word for "Hawkshaws"?

Other words for "Hawkshaws" include detectives, dicks, gumshoes, investigators, operatives, private detectives, private eyes and private investigators. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hawkshaws" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hawkshaws"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hawkshaws". Common alternatives include detectives, dicks, gumshoes, investigators, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators, shamuses and sherlocks.

How do you use "Hawkshaws" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hawkshaws" in a sentence: "the firm hired a hawkshaw to find out who was fencing stock from their warehouse".

Is "Hawkshaws" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hawkshaws" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Hawkshaws"?

"Hawkshaws" is pronounced /ˈhȯk-ˌshȯ/ and divided into syllables as hawk·shaw.

What is the origin of the word "Hawkshaws"?

"Hawkshaws" comes from from Hawkshaw, detective in the play The Ticket of Leave Man (1863) by Tom Taylor. First known use: 1888.

What is another word for "Hawkshaws" meaning "a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons"?

When "Hawkshaws" (noun) means a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons, synonyms include detectives, dicks, gumshoes, investigators, operatives and private detectives.