əˌbi, ˈwɔ noun, plural wan·na·bes. Informal.
one who aspires, often vainly, to emulate another's success or attain eminence in some area.
Origin:
1980–85; derivative of (I) wanna be…
1980–85; derivative of (I) wanna be…
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wannabe or wannabee (ˈwɒnəˌbiː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| informal | |
| a. a person who desires to be, or be like, someone or something else: a group of Marilyn Monroe wannabes | |
| b. (as modifier): a wannabe film star | |
| [C20: phonetic shortening of want to be] | |
| wannabee or wannabee | |
| —n | |
| [C20: phonetic shortening of want to be] | |
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Word Origin & History
wannabe
1981, originally Amer.Eng. surfer slang, from casual pronunciation of want to be; popularized c.1984 in reference to female fans of pop singer Madonna.
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wannabe definition[ˈwɑnə bi]and wanna be
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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