Meaning Of The Word Has-been

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Has-been Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Has-been?

has-been
countable noun: If you describe someone as a has-been, you are indicating in an unkind way that they were important or respected in the past, but they are not now.

has-been in British English
a person or thing that was formerly popular or effective but is no longer so
noun: a person or thing that is no longer effective, successful, popular, etc
noun: a person or thing that is no longer popular, successful, effective, etc

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