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noun
(Slang)

A person whose work is investigating crimes or obtaining hidden evidence or information:

detective, investigator, sleuth. (Informal) eye. (Slang) dick. See investigate
verb
(Slang)

To move silently and furtively:

creep, glide, lurk, mouse, prowl, pussyfoot, skulk, slide, slink, slip, snake, sneak, steal. See move

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