has-been

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈhæz.biːn/

Noun

has-been noun

A person, especially one formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.

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Synonyms

back-number geek relic tacky underdog losing lose loser doofus corny square washup busted valise rusty nail broken-down valise also-ran

Rhymes

grin chagrin linchpin thin kin shin skin begin underpin within

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