gumshoe
The origin and history of gumshoe.
Etymology
From gum (rubber) + shoe — rubber-soled shoes were associated with detectives who could move about unheard.
The origin and history of gumshoe.
From gum (rubber) + shoe — rubber-soled shoes were associated with detectives who could move about unheard.
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