Wannabe

Origin

Written form of a reduction (linguistics) of "want to be".

Wannabe is a noun formed from a complex verb combination of the phrase, "want to be". Wannabe can be considered a conversion (linguistics), , or .

Full definition of wannabe

Noun

1. Someone who wishes to be or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.Hollywood's restaurants are full of wannabe actors waiting to be discovered.

Synonyms

• tryhard

Alternative forms

• wanna-be