Synonyms for Wannabee & Similar Words

Definition of 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"

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"Wannabee" in song lyrics

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