Sleuths — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈslüth/

Meaning & Definition of Sleuths

Sleuths (verb)

  1. to act as a detective, search for information
  2. to search for and discover

Sleuths (noun)

  1. detective

Sleuths (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "the popular TV sleuth lives a much more action-packed life than do his real-world counterparts"

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

Related Entry: Sleuth (noun)

Sleuth is a different word from Sleuths. The synonyms below are for sleuth, not for sleuths.

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

    "the popular TV sleuth lives a much more action-packed life than do his real-world counterparts"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sleuths

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sleuths:

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

Related Words for Sleuths

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

Word Forms of Sleuths

Inflections: sleuthed, sleuthing

Origin & Etymology of Sleuths

short for sleuthhound

First known use: 1889t

Frequently Asked Questions about Sleuths

What does "Sleuths" mean?

"Sleuths" means to act as a detective, search for information. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to act as a detective, search for information.

What is another word for "Sleuths"?

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

What are different ways to say "Sleuths"?

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

How do you use "Sleuths" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sleuths" in a sentence: "the popular TV sleuth lives a much more action-packed life than do his real-world counterparts".

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

"Sleuths" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sleuths"?

"Sleuths" is pronounced /ˈslüth/.

What is the origin of the word "Sleuths"?

"Sleuths" comes from short for sleuthhound. First known use: 1889t.

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

When "Sleuths" (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.