[ˈwɒnəbiː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who tries to be like someone else or to fit in with a particular group of people
(e.g: a star-struck wannabe)


Phrases:

Origin:
1970s: representing a pronunciation of want to be

[ˈwɒnəbiː], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- aspiring or wanting to be a specified type of person
(e.g: a pair of wannabe pop stars)


Phrases:

Origin:
1970s: representing a pronunciation of want to be