DETECTIVE, IN SLANG Crossword Clue
DETECTIVE, IN SLANG Crossword Clue
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The term 'DETECTIVE' in slang is often referred to as a 'SHAMUS'. This term originated in the early 20th century and was used to refer to private investigators, especially those who worked in the Irish-American community. It is derived from the Yiddish word 'shammes', which means 'SEXTON' or 'CARETAKER'. The term has since been adopted by English speakers and is now commonly used to refer to detectives.