has-been
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[edit] Noun
- (pejorative) A person, especially one formerly popular or influential, whose popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.
- 1986 (Jan 6), John Gantz, "Things Look Better in the Long View", InfoWorld, 7 (52) / 8 (1), page 19
- I think Apple Computer is a has-been.
- 2009, William Shatner, Up Till Now: The Autobiography, page 338
- Is it better to never be than to be and eventually become a has-been?
- 1986 (Jan 6), John Gantz, "Things Look Better in the Long View", InfoWorld, 7 (52) / 8 (1), page 19
[edit] Usage notes
- Typically said of professionals or celebrities whose prime is behind them.
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[edit] Translations
person declining in popularity or effectiveness
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