Wannabe (Noun)
Meaning
An ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The new intern was a clear Bill Gates wannabe, always coming up with innovative business ideas.
- At the fashion show, the audience was full of young models who were obvious Cindy Crawford wannabes.
- She was a talented musician and a clear Beyoncé wannabe, belting out powerful vocals on stage.
- The startup was full of Mark Zuckerberg wannabes, all trying to create the next big social media platform.
- The film festival was attended by numerous Quentin Tarantino wannabes, showcasing their own short films.