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Sleuths Meaning for Kids

What Does Sleuths Mean?

Verb

  • To search for clues or information to solve a mystery.

Noun

  • People who investigate or solve mysteries, like detectives.

Sleuths — Full Explanation

Sleuths are like detectives. They look for clues to solve mysteries, just like in a story or a game.

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Related Words

detective mystery clue

Sleuths Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
जासूस (Jasūs)

jasūs

खोजी (Khojī)

khojī

kannada
ಜಾಸ್ತಿ (Jāsti)

Jāsti

ಹುಡುಕಾಟ (Huḍukāṭa)

Huḍukāṭa

bengali
গোপন তদন্তকারী (gopon tondontokari)

gopon tondontokari

গোপন খোঁজকারী (gopon khojokari)

gopon khojokari

spanish
detectives

detectives

detectives enano

detectives enano

buscadores

buscadores

Sleuths Synonyms

detectives investigators

Sleuths in Sentences

  • Sleuths are like detectives who solve mysteries.
  • The sleuths looked for clues in the park.
  • My favorite book is about two sleuths on an adventure.
  • Sleuths use magnifying glasses to find small things.
  • The sleuths worked together to find the missing cat.

💬 Sleuths Chat: Listen In!

The Missing Laddoo Mystery

Rohan: "Dadi, our favorite laddoo is missing from the jar!"

Dadi: "Oh no, that's a mystery! Let's be sleuths and find out who took it."

Rohan: "I saw Chotu, our little cousin, lurking around the kitchen earlier, but I didn't think he'd take it."

Dadi: "Hmm, let's look for clues. Are there any crumbs on the floor?"

Rohan: "Yes! And they lead to Chotu's favorite hiding spot behind the curtain!"

Dadi: "Ah ha! It looks like our little sleuths have solved the case – Chotu is hiding with a telltale smudge of laddoo on his cheek!"

Rohan: "Hehe, I'm a good sleuth! Can we have another laddoo now, Dadi?"

Dadi: "Of course, my little detective! You and Chotu can share one, and I'll make some more for our special Diwali celebration tonight."

Frequently Asked Questions About Sleuths

What does 'sleuths' mean?
Sleuths are people who investigate or solve mysteries, like detectives.
How do you pronounce 'sleuths'?
You pronounce 'sleuths' like 'slooths', with a long 'oo' sound.
What is the origin of the word 'sleuths'?
The word 'sleuth' comes from an old Scottish word 'sluth', which means 'to track or follow'.
What is the meaning of 'sleuths' in Spanish?
The word 'sleuths' in Spanish is 'detectives' (detectives).

Facts & Quotes About Sleuths

Fact: Sleuths are like detectives who solve mysteries! They look for clues to find out what happened.
Proverb: Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. (Being curious helps you learn, but be careful!)
Quote: "The world is full of mysteries waiting to be solved." - Unknown