private dick
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Phoebe walks into the Los Angeles office of a private dick named Charles Heist, the so-called feral detective.
From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2018
The embellished trenchcoats and shades gave him the air of a rock star private dick, or a spy from another planet.
From Slate ● Apr. 26, 2016
Star White perfectly channels Shaft's po-faced 70s vibe, while director Sanders spins a crazy, Airplane!-style yarn that takes his private dick from the ghetto to the White House via the notorious Kung-Fu Island.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 13, 2010
