Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wannabe
noun
/ˈwɒnəbi/
Definition
A person who aspires to be someone or something they are not, often imitating another’s lifestyle or behavior.
Examples
- She’s a wannabe actress who takes every audition she can find.
- He dressed like a rock star, a total wannabe.
- The wannabe influencers flooded social media with their posts.
Meaning
Someone who tries to be like a celebrity, model, or other figure, without necessarily having the talent or ability to do so.
Synonyms
- imitator
- aspirant
- pretender
- poser
