Plainclothesmen — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈplān-ˈklō(t͟h)z-mən/ plain·clothes·man

Meaning & Definition of Plainclothesmen

Plainclothesmen (noun)

  1. a plainclothes police officer

Plainclothesmen (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in feds, G-men

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Plainclothesmen

The most common words with a similar meaning to Plainclothesmen:

Slang: narcs, shamuses
Federals, feds, G-men, shadows, tails, tracers, trackers, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, investigators, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths

Origin & Etymology of Plainclothesmen

First known use: 1899

Frequently Asked Questions about Plainclothesmen

What does "Plainclothesmen" mean?

"Plainclothesmen" means a plainclothes police officer. As a noun, it is defined as: a plainclothes police officer.

What is another word for "Plainclothesmen"?

Other words for "Plainclothesmen" include Federals, feds, G-men, narcs, shadows, tails, tracers and trackers. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Plainclothesmen" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Plainclothesmen"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Plainclothesmen". Common alternatives include Federals, feds, G-men, narcs, shadows, tails, tracers, trackers, detectives and dicks.

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

"Plainclothesmen" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Plainclothesmen"?

"Plainclothesmen" is pronounced /ˈplān-ˈklō(t͟h)z-mən/ and divided into syllables as plain·clothes·man.

What is the origin of the word "Plainclothesmen"?

First known use: 1899.

What is another word for "Plainclothesmen" meaning "as in feds, G-men"?

When "Plainclothesmen" (noun) means as in feds, G-men, synonyms include Federals, feds, G-men, narcs, shadows and tails.