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whodunit Definition and Meaning in English (whodunit definition)

noun
Synonyms:mystery noveldetective storycrime novel
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Whodunit definition: A story or play about a murder in which the identity of the murderer is not revealed until the very end, keeping the audience in suspense.

Definitions of Whodunit

  1. 1noun(colloquial)

    A story or play about a murder in which the identity of the murderer is not revealed until the very end, keeping the audience in suspense.

Example Sentences

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“She loves to read classic whodunits by Agatha Christie.”

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“The movie was a thrilling whodunit that kept us guessing until the final scene.”

Synonyms

mystery noveldetective storycrime novel

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Whodunit definition: A story or play about a murder in which the identity of the murderer is not revealed until the very end, keeping the audience in suspense.
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'Whodunit' translates to 'whodunit' in English. Whodunit definition: A story or play about a murder in which the identity of the murderer is not revealed until the very end, keeping the audience in suspense.
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