has-been

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈhæz.biːn/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈhæz.bɪn/ or /-bɛn/

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Noun

Singular has-been

Plural has-beens

1. (informal) (derogatory) A has-been is a person who is not popular anymore or powers have been removed.