never-wozzer en · NOUN
Etymology
A respelling of never + was + -er. Compare has-been.
Meanings
- (derogatory, informal) An individual who has never achieved anything (in a particular field); one who has had an unsuccessful career.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| never-wozzers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| never-waser | alternative | lexicographic | |
| never-was-er | alternative | lexicographic | |
| never-wasser | alternative | lexicographic |