WANNABE

aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee

(noun) an ambitious and aspiring young person; “a lofty aspirant”; “two executive hopefuls joined the firm”; “the audience was full of Madonna wannabes”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

wannabe (plural wannabes)

(slang, derogatory, often, attributive) Someone who wishes to be or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.

(slang, derogatory) Someone who wishes to be part of, or to assimilate to, a majority group of which they are not a member.

Synonyms

• tryhard

Coordinate terms

• bootlicker

• poseur

• suckup

• sellout

Source: Wiktionary



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6 June 2025

PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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