Meaning of the word sherlock in English

What does sherlock mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sherlock

US /ˈʃɜːr.lɑːk/
UK /ˈʃɜː.lɒk/

Noun

a person who is very good at solving mysteries or finding things out, often used humorously

Example:
You're quite the Sherlock, figuring out where I hid the cookies!
Our new detective is a real Sherlock when it comes to cold cases.