sleuths Meaning & Definition
ˈslüth
What Does Sleuths Mean?
As a verb, sleuths means to act as a detective. It is also used to mean to search for and discover. As a noun, it means detective.
Word Facts for Sleuths
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈslüth/ |
| Synonyms | detectives, dicks and gumshoes |
Sleuths Definition (Verb)
- to act as a detective : search for information
- to search for and discover
Sleuths as a Noun
- detective
Synonyms of Sleuths
detectivesdicksgumshoeshawkshawsinvestigatorsoperativesprivate detectivesprivate eyesprivate investigatorsshamusessherlockssleuthhoundsdetectivedickgumshoehawkshawinvestigatoroperativeprivate detectiveprivate eyeprivate investigatorshamussherlocksleuthhound
Sleuths synonyms and antonyms →Sleuths in a Sentence
the popular TV sleuth lives a much more action-packed life than do his real-world counterparts
Word Forms & Grammar
sleuthed
sleuth·ing
sleuths
sleuth
sleuthing
Words That Rhyme With Sleuths
Origin of Sleuths
short for sleuthhound
First Known Use
1889t
1872