Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whodunnit

Noun

/huːˈdʌnɪt/

Definition

A genre of mystery fiction in which a detective solves a crime, typically a murder.

Examples

The classic whodunnit kept readers guessing until the last page.
Many popular movies, like ‘Knives Out’, qualify as modern whodunnits.
In her latest novel, the author masterfully crafted a whodunnit that left everyone surprised.

Meaning

The term ‘whodunnit’ refers to a story or novel where the central plot revolves around figuring out who committed a crime, usually challenging the reader to uncover clues along with the characters.