Help make Alexa smarter on Alexa Answers. Sign in with Amazon

Miscellaneous

Why do they call detectives gumshoe's?

Originally, gumshoe referred to a shoe with a rubber sole, specifically, galoshes or (more relevant to our purposes) sneakers. The senses of gumshoe leading to the 'private detective' sense all have to do with the idea that rubber-soled shoes give the wearer the ability to walk stealthily.

{{ relativeTimeResolver(1589925435718) }}
LIVE
Points points 27
Rating
Similar Questions
Sign in to view all similar questions
Miscellaneous • 2 Answers
ANSWER
Miscellaneous • 1 Answer
ANSWER
Miscellaneous • 1 Answer
ANSWER
Miscellaneous • 1 Answer
ANSWER
Miscellaneous • 1 Answer
ANSWER

Join Alexa Answers

Help make Alexa smarter and share your knowledge with the world

LEARN MORE

Help Center Conditions of Use Privacy Notice

© 2010 - 2022, Amazon.com, inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.