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Nonstarter Definition & Meaning

nonstarter
noun
  1. a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
  2. a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered

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Frequently asked questions

What does nonstarter mean?
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered
What part of speech is nonstarter?
Nonstarter is a noun.
How many definitions does nonstarter have?
Nonstarter has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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