shamus

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shamus

slang A private detective or police officer. Possibly derived from the Yiddish term shammes (a synagogue attendant) or from the Irish name Seamus (alluding to the prevalence of Irish-Americans in US police forces, especially in the early 20th century). He put his military training to good use as a shamus for hire, tracking down errant spouses and runaway debtors. There's been some shamus snooping around our activities in the docks, boss? You want us to send him to sleep with the fishes?

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

sham(m)us

(ˈʃeməs)

n. a police officer or a detective. (Probably from Yiddish.) One thing that a shamus always knows is when another shamus is following him.

shamus

verb

See shammus

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

shammus
you can't sit in two chairs at once
you can't sit in two chairs at the same time
mazulla
mazuma
you can't dance at two weddings at once
you can't dance at two weddings at the same time
shickered
shikkered
shlimazel

References in periodicals archive

ACE Universe (www.aceuniverse.com) is a New York-based multi-media and experiential events company founded by Stephen and Gareb Shamus, who are the world's most innovative producers of Comic Con events.

Chris Evans, Josh Brolin, Zoe Saldana, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Lee Pace, & Taron Egerton Headline Ace Comic Con's Return to Seattle

But Sarah Bunin Benor, author of the Jewish English Lexicon website and professor of contemporary Jewish studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, points to the first time shamus as detective is used in print, in a 1920 short story entitled "The Shamus," by Harry J.

Light It Again, Sam

The brothers had brawled when Watson disapproved of the way Shamus spoke to their mother during a row about taking her car without permission.

Brother's killer given an extra sentence after prison assault

Shamus revealed the firm had pulled the plug and banned similar schemes.

We're baffled why we can't raffle our house; PayPal block scheme to sell PS5 tickets to win PS825k home

Shamus was a former pupil of Orchard School and Filton High School in the city.

2 held as lad, 17 knifed to death

Formal identification has not yet taken place but neighbours and friends said the victim was Shamus.

Shock as boy dies after he is stabbed in neck; TRIBUTES TO POPULAR TEENAGER AFTER KILLING

"Shamus is a smart guy, and he and Coach (Paul) DiGeronimo work their butts off together and go over adjustments like that all the time,'' said Charlie Raff, the Spartans' first-year coach.

Big-play Wildcats scratch out win

TEHRAN (FNA)- Shamus Cooke, an American labor activist and writer, says that the United States heavily protects the Israeli regime in the United Nations and prevents any resolution against Tel Aviv from being adopted by the Security Council.

Shamus Cooke: Israel Is Heavily Protected by the United States at the UN

Iris Shamus created her company which now sells wristbands, carrying cases, necklaces and more, all of which are designed to protect and educate children about their various allergies.

NJ mom's product line educates on allergies

In reply Boosbeck fell seven runs short despite 58 from Daren Ward and 36 from Geoff Stainthorpe, Shamus Ur Rehman 4-47 and Dan Burton 4-46 doing the damage.

Top dogs find their bite to see off closest challengers; CLEVELAND LEAGUE

Shamus, a marketing and licensing expert with prior experience at companies including Walt Disney and Marvel Comics, was not a puzzle fan ("I hate puzzles.").

KenKen: the wisdom squared of puzzling businesses

(http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/01/31/boy-meets-world-more-roles/) Character descriptions of several other roles in the series have also been released, including Riley's 13-year-on brother Elliott, and to recently added characters, Tristan Friar and Shamus Farkle.

'Girl Meets World' Casts Riley and Best Friend Maya, Rowan Blanchard And Sabrina Carpenter, Introduces Two New Characters [PHOTOS]

Shamus Nolan, 18, who studies law at Newcastle University and lives in the city centre, said: "The money would be good but the sponsorship would look rubbish on the shirts, although I don't think it's better than Virgin Money."

Do you want an {8 loan deal ?

Nid ar hap a damwain mae acen gref y Cofi gan Shamus Mulligan, un o''r anwylaf o''i gymeriadau!

Pigion Y DYDD

Best-selling author John Connolly, the first non-American to win the US Shamus award, delivers the usual fast-paced thriller as the Parker series reaches its 11th title.

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释义	shamus Related to shamus: Wwe shamus slang A private detective or police officer. Possibly derived from the Yiddish term shammes (a synagogue attendant) or from the Irish name Seamus (alluding to the prevalence of Irish-Americans in US police forces, especially in the early 20th century). He put his military training to good use as a shamus for hire, tracking down errant spouses and runaway debtors. There's been some shamus snooping around our activities in the docks, boss? You want us to send him to sleep with the fishes? Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. sham(m)us (ˈʃeməs) n. a police officer or a detective. (Probably from Yiddish.) One thing that a shamus always knows is when another shamus is following him. shamus verb See shammus McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: shammus you can't sit in two chairs at once you can't sit in two chairs at the same time mazulla mazuma you can't dance at two weddings at once you can't dance at two weddings at the same time shickered shikkered shlimazel References in periodicals archive ACE Universe (www.aceuniverse.com) is a New York-based multi-media and experiential events company founded by Stephen and Gareb Shamus, who are the world's most innovative producers of Comic Con events. Chris Evans, Josh Brolin, Zoe Saldana, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Lee Pace, & Taron Egerton Headline Ace Comic Con's Return to Seattle But Sarah Bunin Benor, author of the Jewish English Lexicon website and professor of contemporary Jewish studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, points to the first time shamus as detective is used in print, in a 1920 short story entitled "The Shamus," by Harry J. Light It Again, Sam The brothers had brawled when Watson disapproved of the way Shamus spoke to their mother during a row about taking her car without permission. Brother's killer given an extra sentence after prison assault Shamus revealed the firm had pulled the plug and banned similar schemes. We're baffled why we can't raffle our house; PayPal block scheme to sell PS5 tickets to win PS825k home Shamus was a former pupil of Orchard School and Filton High School in the city. 2 held as lad, 17 knifed to death Formal identification has not yet taken place but neighbours and friends said the victim was Shamus. Shock as boy dies after he is stabbed in neck; TRIBUTES TO POPULAR TEENAGER AFTER KILLING "Shamus is a smart guy, and he and Coach (Paul) DiGeronimo work their butts off together and go over adjustments like that all the time,'' said Charlie Raff, the Spartans' first-year coach. Big-play Wildcats scratch out win TEHRAN (FNA)- Shamus Cooke, an American labor activist and writer, says that the United States heavily protects the Israeli regime in the United Nations and prevents any resolution against Tel Aviv from being adopted by the Security Council. Shamus Cooke: Israel Is Heavily Protected by the United States at the UN Iris Shamus created her company which now sells wristbands, carrying cases, necklaces and more, all of which are designed to protect and educate children about their various allergies. NJ mom's product line educates on allergies In reply Boosbeck fell seven runs short despite 58 from Daren Ward and 36 from Geoff Stainthorpe, Shamus Ur Rehman 4-47 and Dan Burton 4-46 doing the damage. Top dogs find their bite to see off closest challengers; CLEVELAND LEAGUE Shamus, a marketing and licensing expert with prior experience at companies including Walt Disney and Marvel Comics, was not a puzzle fan ("I hate puzzles."). KenKen: the wisdom squared of puzzling businesses (http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/01/31/boy-meets-world-more-roles/) Character descriptions of several other roles in the series have also been released, including Riley's 13-year-on brother Elliott, and to recently added characters, Tristan Friar and Shamus Farkle. 'Girl Meets World' Casts Riley and Best Friend Maya, Rowan Blanchard And Sabrina Carpenter, Introduces Two New Characters [PHOTOS] Shamus Nolan, 18, who studies law at Newcastle University and lives in the city centre, said: "The money would be good but the sponsorship would look rubbish on the shirts, although I don't think it's better than Virgin Money." Do you want an {8 loan deal ? Nid ar hap a damwain mae acen gref y Cofi gan Shamus Mulligan, un o''r anwylaf o''i gymeriadau! Pigion Y DYDD Best-selling author John Connolly, the first non-American to win the US Shamus award, delivers the usual fast-paced thriller as the Parker series reaches its 11th title. Thebigread
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