Synonyms for shamus
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A private detective; originally, a policeman or police detective.
Forms
- Plural
- shamuses → operatives…
Example sentences
- operative An undercover operative infiltrated the organization.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| shamus | rising | |
| operative | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- operative4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (operative4 = 4 syllables).