true crime en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable) A nonfiction literary and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime and details the actions of real people.
- (countable) A particular work of this genre.
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(countable, uncountable) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see true, crime.
It's never a true crime unless it's committed with style.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| true crimes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pl kryminał oparty na faktach (nonfiction literary and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime) · fi todellisia rikoksia käsittelevä (nonfiction literary and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime)