never-was en · NOUN
Meanings
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(derogatory, informal) One who has never achieved success or popularity.
They're saying Sonny Hayes isn't a has-been. He's a never-was.
2025, Ehren Kruger, F1: The Movie, spoken by Kate McKenna (Kerry Condon):
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| never was | alternative | lexicographic | |
| neverwas | alternative | lexicographic | |
| never-weres | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
wannabe · gonnabe · has-been · never-be · would-be