one-hit wonder

== English == === Alternative forms === one hit wonder === Pronunciation === === Noun === one-hit wonder (plural one-hit wonders) (idiomatic) A recording artist known for only one hit song, especially after failing at subsequent attempts at success. Coordinate terms: no-hit wonder, two-hit wonder (idiomatic, by extension) A person or group known for achieving only a single major accomplishment. (slang, marijuana subculture) An instance of achieving a high from the first hit. ==== Usage notes ==== The first sense sometimes refers to the song, rather than the musical artist. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== one-trick pony