Wannabee (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 group of young artists were mostly wannabes trying to make a name for themselves in the competitive industry.
- She was a wannabe entrepreneur who spent every waking moment developing business plans and networking with investors.
- The wannabes stood out like a sore thumb as they awkwardly tried to blend in with the crowd of established filmmakers.
- Aspiring musicians flocked to the open mic nights, hoping to catch the eye of industry insiders and get their big break as the next wannabe rockstar.
- Every fashion show brings its share of wannabes who try too hard to impress the critics and the audience with their over-the-top outfits.