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adj
Of or pertaining to someone or something that was once popular, successful or important but is no longer considered so.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal
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Synonyms: gonnabe, never-be, never-was, rusty nail, wannabe, would-be
Antonyms: none provided
noun
someone who is no longer popular
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: back-number
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: oldster, old person, senior citizen, golden ager
History
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Across languages
18 source translations are retained for this English entry.
