wannabe

• Substantiv für eine ehrgeizige Person, die jemanden nachahmt oder einen bestimmten Status erreichen will, oft ohne die nötigen Fähigkeiten oder Voraussetzungen.

A noun referring to a person who is ambitious and aspiring, often trying to emulate someone else or achieve a particular status.

1. Ambitious AspirantB2informal

   A person who is eager to achieve success or recognition, often in a particular field or profession.

   Ehrgeiziger Anwärter

   • The city is full of young wannabes hoping to become actors.
   • He's a wannabe entrepreneur, always pitching new ideas.
   • She's a wannabe singer who practices every day.

   Synonymeaspirantclimbercontenderhopefulseekerstriverwould-be

   Antonymeexpertmasterprofessional

2. Imitator or PretenderB2informal

   A person who tries to imitate someone famous or successful, often without the necessary talent or skill.

   Nachahmer oder Angeber

   • He's just a wannabe rock star who can't play guitar.
   • The club is full of wannabe gangsters.
   • She's a wannabe influencer with only a hundred followers.

   Synonymecopycatfakeimitatorphoneyposeurpretender