howcatchemとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

howcatchem ‎(複数形 howcatchems)

1. A mystery novel or drama which begins by showing or describing the commission of the crime, generally revealing the perpetrator's identity to the audience, then shows or describes how the detective proves the perpetrator's guilt.
   • 2002, Marc Robinson, Brought to You in Living Color: 75 Years of Great Moments in Television & Radio from NBC, John Wiley & Sons (2002), ISBN 9780471090168:

     Columbo was not so much a whodunit as it was a "howcatchem" — the fun was in watching Columbo corner the murderer, and we never tired of the game.

   • For more examples of usage of this term, see Citations:howcatchem.