"never-was" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: never-weres [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|never-weres}} never-was (plural never-weres)
  1. (derogatory) One who never achieved success or popularity. Tags: derogatory Categories (topical): People Synonyms: never-wozzer Related terms: has-been

Inflected forms

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