Wannabee Definition & Meaning

wannabee
noun
  1. an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"

"Wannabee" in song lyrics

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  • "camp wannabee"
    AOL — AOL
  • "lyrics to wannabee"
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Words that rhyme with wannabee

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