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Vocabulary Entry
wannabe
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A person who aspires to be someone else or to emulate someone else's style, behavior, or lifestyle.
Example Sentences
"She’s just a wannabe trying to fit in with the popular crowd."
"His wannabe attitude is obvious in the way he dresses."
"Many musicians are labeled as wannabes when they mimic famous artists."
A
adjective
Describing someone or something as aspiring to a particular status or fame that may not be genuine.
Example Sentences
"The wannabe actor was always auditioning for roles."
"They are hosting a wannabe fashion show this weekend."
"Her wannabe lifestyle didn't impress the critics."