has-been

== English == === Alternative forms === has been, hasbeen === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhæz.biːn/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈhæz.bɪn/, /-bɛn/ === Noun === has-been (plural has-beens) (informal, derogatory) 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. Synonyms: gonnabe, never-be, never-was, rusty nail, wannabe, would-be ==== Derived terms ==== === Adjective === has-been (informal, derogatory) Of or pertaining to someone or something that was once popular, successful or important but is no longer considered so. ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === banshee, shabeen, shebean == French == === Alternative forms === has been === Etymology === Unadapted borrowing from English has-been. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /az.bin/ === Adjective === has-been (invariable) out of fashion === Noun === has-been m or f (plural has-beens) (derogatory) has-been