never-wozzer

See also: neverwozzer

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

A respelling of never + was + -er. Compare has-been.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɒzə(ɹ)

Noun

never-wozzer (plural never-wozzers)

  1. (derogatory, informal) An individual who has never achieved anything (in a particular field); one who has had an unsuccessful career.
    Synonym: never-was

Quotations

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Synonyms

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