What is Shamus?
1.
Usually refers to a private detective or a cop working undercover.
"So you're a shamus, Mr. Marlowe?"
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2.
A private detective.
An award given to the author of the best mystery or detective story.
Sam Spade, a shamus in San Francisco, found the Maltese Falcon and a murderer.
3.
The word for a chubby native, hindu, or the rare albino Shamus. Originating from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Round body, with subtle bosom. Long, Brendan-Fraser-as-George-of-the-Jungle like hair. If one recognizes a Shamus, that person must repeatedly yell, "SHAMUS!" to notify that person that they are indeed, a Shamus.
Guy: "Dude, look at that chick."
Other Guy: "SHAMUSSS!!!!"
"You fuckin' Shamus!!"
"Your Mom looks like a Shamus."
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