Sherlocks — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈshər-ˌläk/ sher·lock

Meaning & Definition of Sherlocks

Sherlocks (noun)

  1. detective

Sherlocks (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "one of literature's most eccentric sherlocks, Nero Wolfe manages to solve mysteries without so much as leaving the confines of his own home"

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

Related Entry: Sherlock (noun)

Sherlock is a different word from Sherlocks. The synonyms below are for sherlock, not for sherlocks.

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

    "one of literature's most eccentric sherlocks, Nero Wolfe manages to solve mysteries without so much as leaving the confines of his own home"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sherlocks

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sherlocks:

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

Related Words for Sherlocks

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

Origin & Etymology of Sherlocks

Sherlock Holmes, detective in stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

First known use: 1903

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherlocks

What does "Sherlocks" mean?

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

What is another word for "Sherlocks"?

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

What are different ways to say "Sherlocks"?

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

How do you use "Sherlocks" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sherlocks" in a sentence: "one of literature's most eccentric sherlocks, Nero Wolfe manages to solve mysteries without so much as leaving the confines of his own home".

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

"Sherlocks" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Sherlocks"?

"Sherlocks" is pronounced /ˈshər-ˌläk/ and divided into syllables as sher·lock.

What is the origin of the word "Sherlocks"?

"Sherlocks" comes from Sherlock Holmes, detective in stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. First known use: 1903.

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

When "Sherlocks" (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, hawkshaws, investigators and operatives.