has-been
has-been · has-beens
A person, especially one who was formerly popular or influential, who continues in…A person, especially one who was formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.
UK/ˈhæz.biːn/US/ˈhæz.bɪn/
Meaning
1 senses(derogatory, informal)A person, especially one who was formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.
More definitions
- someone who is no longer popular
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