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wannabe

The correct spelling is wannabe.

How to pronounce wannabe

noun

Say it like: Wan-nab-e

The correct spelling is wannabe. Someone who wishes to be or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant. For example: "Hollywood's restaurants are full of wannabe actors waiting to be discovered."

Usage Examples

Hollywood's restaurants are full of wannabe actors waiting to be discovered.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Someone who wishes to be or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.
  2. 2.Someone who wishes to be part of, or to assimilate to, a majority group of which they are not a member.

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