What does sleuthing mean?
Sleuthing means Detective work..
Sleuthing
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Detective work..
Definitions by Sense
- Detective work.
- present participle and gerund of sleuth
Example Sentences
“Wotcher, me old cock sparrow, how's the sleuthing business?” bellowed Sandy, pausing and balancing his saddle on one knee while he looped up the girth.
Keane's speeches have not reduced the number of Amerasian births, but a decade of sleuthing has helped nearly 600 Amerasian orphans find new homes in the United States.
You knew less about sex than you knew about sleuthing, but you soon figured out what the goods were and got them. You were not so much a private eye as an eyer of privates.
Synonyms for sleuthing
Antonyms for sleuthing
Related Words
Word Forms
- sleuthings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sleuthing?
Common synonyms include detection, detecting, detective work, police investigation.
What is the opposite of sleuthing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sleuthing in a sentence?
“Wotcher, me old cock sparrow, how's the sleuthing business?” bellowed Sandy, pausing and balancing his saddle on one knee while he looped up the girth.
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