sherlock
IPA: ʃˈɝɫɑk
Root Word: Sherlock
noun
- An English surname transferred from the nickname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of rare usage.
- (humorous) A detective (from Sherlock Holmes), especially used sarcastically to address somebody who has stated the obvious.
verb
- (informal) To deduce.
- (informal) To search.
- (computing slang) To obsolete a unique feature in third-party software by introducing a similar or identical feature to the OS or a first-party program/app.
- Alternative letter-case form of Sherlock [(informal) To deduce.]
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Examples of "sherlock" in Sentences
- Sherlock Holmes is a famous detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Many people find the character of Sherlock to be brilliant and eccentric
- The Sherlock Holmes stories are classic mysteries that have stood the test of time
- Fans of Sherlock often enjoy trying to solve the cases alongside the detective
- Sherlock's keen powers of observation and deduction make him a legendary figure in literature
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