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would-be

[wood-bee]
–adjective
1. wishing or pretending to be: a would-be wit.
2. intended to be: a would-be kindness.
–noun
3. a person who wishes or pretends to be something: Opera singers and would-bes should practice at least four hours a day.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME (adj.)
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