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I write arrangements. I'm sort of a wannabe composer.
Joshua Bell

Meaning of "wannabe" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WANNABE

Phonetic shortening of want to be.
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PRONUNCIATION OF WANNABE

wannabe  [ˈwɒnəˌbiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WANNABE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wannabe is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WANNABE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Wannabe

Wannabe or Wanna Be is a pejorative for a person who wishes to be or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent. Wannabe may refer to: ▪ "Wannabe", a 1996 song by the Spice Girls ▪ Wannabe, a 2005 comedy film starring Craig Young, directed by Richard Keith ▪ Wannabe, a British television reality series presented by Toby Anstis and Chanelle Hayes ▪ "Wannabe", the 18th episode of the 2003/04 season ▪ "Wannabe", a 2002 episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation ▪ "Wanna Be", a 2007 song by Dizzee Rascal, from the album Maths + EnglishWannabe: A Hollywood Experiment, from Jamie Kennedy ▪ Madonna wannabe, a 1980s fad among fans of the singer Madonna ▪ "Wanna Be", a 2012 album by AOA...

Definition of wannabe in the English dictionary

The definition of wannabe in the dictionary is a person who desires to be, or be like, someone or something else.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WANNABE


be
biː
bee
biː
bride-to-be
ˌbraɪdtəˈbiː
bumblebee
ˈbʌmbəlˌbiː
CRB
ˌsiːɑːˈbiː
d.o.b.
ˌdiːəʊˈbiː
FRB
ˌɛfɑːˈbiː
Frisbee
ˈfrɪzbiː
honeybee
ˈhʌnɪˌbiː
humblebee
ˈhʌmbəlˌbiː
maybe
ˈmeɪˌbiː
mothers-to-be
ˈmʌðəztəˈbiː
OMB
ˌəʊɛmˈbiː
OTB
ˌəʊtiːˈbiː
R&B
ˌɑːrənˈbiː
renminbi
ˌrɛnˌmɪnˈbiː
Seabee
ˈsiːˌbiː
tullibee
ˈtʌlɪˌbiː
Wagabee
ˈwæɡəˌbiː
wannabee
ˈwɒnəˌbiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WANNABE

wanion
wank
Wankel engine
wanker
Wankie
wankle
wanksta
wanky
wanly
wanna
wannabee
Wanne-Eickel
wanned
wanner
wanness
wannest
wanning
wannish
wanrestful
want

WORDS THAT END LIKE WANNABE

adobe
as the case may be
astrolabe
aufgabe
babe
beach babe
booth-babe
debe
describe
globe
Labe
mabe
Mugabe
nabe
sabe
subscribe
tube
unsubscribe
would-be
YouTube

Synonyms and antonyms of wannabe in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wannabe» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WANNABE

Find out the translation of wannabe to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wannabe from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wannabe» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

崇拜者
1,325 millions of speakers

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wannabe
570 millions of speakers

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wannabe
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सामान्य किस्म
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المتمني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подражатель
278 millions of speakers

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wannabe
270 millions of speakers

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wannabe
260 millions of speakers

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wannabe
220 millions of speakers

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Wannabe
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Möchtegern-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

志望者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지망생
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wannabe
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Wannabe
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிளாண்ட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Wannabe
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

özenti
70 millions of speakers

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wannabe
65 millions of speakers

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wannabe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наслідувач
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

wannabe
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

wannabe
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wannabe
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

wannabe
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

wannabe
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wannabe

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WANNABE»

The term «wannabe» is very widely used and occupies the 21.985 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WANNABE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wannabe

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7 QUOTES WITH «WANNABE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word wannabe.
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Joshua Bell
I write arrangements. I'm sort of a wannabe composer.
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Dionne Bromfield
I'm not a wannabe Miley Cyrus.
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Margaret Carlson
I think of Oprah as a Mother Joseph wannabe, a daytime oracle rewarding the good and punishing the bad.
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Jenny Eclair
I'm a schizophrenic mix of wannabe glamourpuss and absolute slob, and my style is very much magistrate-meets-barmaid.
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Bruce Feiler
The older I get, the more I realize that religion is not going to be easily marginalized by one of its wannabe successors - science, capitalism, consumerism.
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Sheherazade Goldsmith
There are a lot of irritating aspects about large supermarkets for the wannabe eco-warrior, but the one that gets most of us hottest under the collar is packaging.
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Emily Meade
I was like little-miss wannabe punk-rocker; I would go home and secretly listen to Pink, and dance around, like, 'Ugh, she understands me so well!'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WANNABE»

Discover the use of wannabe in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wannabe and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Wannabe: A Would-Be Player's Misadventures In Hollywood
The author recounts his experiences behind the scenes in the movie industry as a temporary worker trying to break into the industry
Everett Weinberger, 1997
2
Wannabe: How the Spice Girls Reinvented Pop Fame
This will be the first book to examine the life and times of the Spice Girls in a way that puts the group and their music into a broader social and historical context.
David Sinclair, 2004
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Wannabe
Kimmy, a "gringa" living in a Cuban-American town in the 1970s, learns with her girlfriends, Letty and Gabby, that their world is a tough place to grow up in as females.
Kathleen Coudle King, 2000
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Wannabe U: Inside the Corporate University
I paid special attention to how Wannabe wanted to be seen. I filed all stories about the management of Wannabe University that were published in both local newspapers and the important state newspapers, especially the State Capital Record ...
Gaye Tuchman, 2011
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Confessions of a Wannabe Cheerleader
Sunday, September 5: Afternoon, my crib Spirit Level: Cheered Out OK, so this was supposed to be the first day of my new, totally fantastic life as a Port Angeles School Titan Cheerleader.
Zoe Evans, 2011
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Do You Wannabe a Model?
Are you interested in becoming a model? Have a passion for fashion? Not sure where to start? This book is your first step to a career in modelling.
Jeanne Frith, Tiffany Stanford, 2012
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Tales of a Wannabe Cosmopolitan: A Reality Book
Madison expects the time of her life on her two-week trip to New York and Europe. Confusing subways, jet lag, strange food, and rude people turn the trip into something unexpected.
Ellie Madison, 2007
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So You Wannabe on Reality TV
One of those chosen few is Jack Benza, and in So You Wannabe on Reality TV he lifts the veil of secrecy to reveal exactly what the experience is like?how to get cast, how to stay on top, how to win.
Jack Benza, 2005
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Boy Zero Wannabe Hero: The Petrifying Plot of the Plummeting ...
Casey Applejack's career as a superhero might be over before it's even begun.
Peter Millett, 2010
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Wannabe: My Hollywood Experiment
From one of Hollywood's hottest commodities and the star of "The Jamie Kennedy Experiment," the #1 rated new show on the WB, comes the inside story of one man's harrowing, hilarious, and heartrending rise to fame. 16-page color insert.
Jamie Kennedy, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WANNABE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wannabe is used in the context of the following news items.
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Spice Girls' Wannabe was Number 1 19 years ago today
There was nothing else quite like Wannabe on the radio back in summer 1996. There was lots of dance music, there was plenty of guitar rock, a few boybands ... «Official Charts Company, Jul 15»
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We must widen the fight against wannabe jihadis
A man identified by Royal Canadian Mounted Police as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau is seen October 22, 2014 as he exits a car and runs toward the Parliament ... «London Free Press, Jul 15»
3
Spice Girls planning reunion next year to celebrate 20 years since …
The legendary pop group are planning on celebrating 20 years since the release of their debut single Wannabe next year with a special one-off performance. «heatworld, Jul 15»
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Stinson Hunter: Wannabe cop with fetish for 'lads in white socks …
A wannabe police officer with a fetish for 'lads in white socks' was caught out in a sting by the self-styled Paedophile Hunter. Kristian Alexander Kirk, 25, ... «Mirror.co.uk, May 15»
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Patricia Arquette's Cannes Drama 'The Wannabe' Lands …
Entertainment One has scooped up U.S. distribution rights for “The Wannabe,” Patricia Arquette's first film since winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ... «TheWrap, May 15»
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Miley Cyrus lip syncs the Spice Girls' 'Wannabe,' because friendship …
Miley Cyrus celebrated the birthdays of her friend Cheyne Thomas and brother Braison Cyrus in the best possible way: lip syncing to the iconic Spice Girls track ... «Entertainment Weekly, May 15»
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Watch Miley Cyrus Lip Sync the Spice Girls' 'Wannabe'
She tackled the Spice Girls' classic track, "Wannabe." "Happy birthday this always enthusiastic little baby @cheythombest day of my life!!! My 2 favorite boiiiis in ... «Billboard, May 15»
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Lea Michele & Ariana Grande Cover Spice Girls' 'Wannabe' with a …
While on set, Lea and her Scream Queens co-star Ariana Grande covered the hit Spice Girls jam “Wannabe” – but it does have a bit of a twist! Listen to the cover ... «Just Jared, Apr 15»
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Tribeca Review: The Wannabe, The Driftless Area, & Meadowland
Set in Little Italy, executive-produced by Martin Scorsese, and "inspired by" a true story, The Wannabe is a solid but unexceptional addition to the growing canon ... «slantmagazine, Apr 15»
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Orange Is The New Black's Laverne Cox wows at The Wannabe
Actress Laverne Cox is a picture of elegance as she walked the red carpet for the premiere of The Wannabe in New York on Friday. The 30-year-old actress, ... «Daily Mail, Apr 15»

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