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Whodunit Definition & Meaning

whodunit
noun
  1. a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie

"Whodunit" in song lyrics

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  • "snow patrol lyrics whodunit"
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Frequently asked questions

What does whodunit mean?
a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie
What part of speech is whodunit?
Whodunit is a noun.

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