English
Etymology
Written form of a w:reduction (linguistics)|reduction of "want to be"
Verb
wannabe
- colloquial want to be
#:I wannabe famous when I grow up!
Noun
en-noun
- someone who wishes to be or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur
#:That wannabe thought he was very clever to get past level 1.
Translations
Dutch: Wilt zijn
German: Möchtegern m
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Adjective
en-adj
- aspiring
#:Hollywood's restaurants are full of wannabe actors waiting to be discovered.
See also
would-be
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