Monday, August 30, 2010

Has–Been

Function: noun (count)

Plural: Has-Beens

Status: informal

Meaning:

A person who is no longer popular or successful
e.g. They called him a washed-up old has-been.

A famous child actor who had become a has-been at 25

Note: Has-Been is often used before another noun.

e.g.
A Has-Been singer

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