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wannish


Meanings
  • adjective

    Having or showing a strong desire or enthusiasm for something, but lacking the ability to act on it.

    - "Despite his wannish attitude towards cooking, he had never tried making a meal for himself."
    - "Many people are wannish about becoming musicians, but few actually put in the necessary effort."

Variants
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banish , banished , banisher , banishers , banishes , banishing , banishment , banishments
Etymology
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Derived from the word 'wannabe', meaning 'wanting to be' or 'desiring to be' something.


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  1. The term 'wannish' gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the context of pop culture.

  2. The word 'wannabe' was popularized in the 1990s by the Spice Girls song of the same name.


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  1. desire: A strong feeling of wanting or longing for something.

  2. aspiration: A hope or ambition of achieving something.


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The term 'wannish' is often used in a derogatory manner to describe individuals who express a strong desire or enthusiasm for something, but lack the ability or motivation to actually achieve it.

How to Memorize "wannish"

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    - Visualize a person expressing strong desire or enthusiasm for something, but lacking the ability to act on it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wannish' with the idea of strong desire or enthusiasm without the ability to act.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'wannish' describes someone who 'wants' something, but is 'ish' or lacking in the ability to achieve it.


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