never-wozzer

See also: neverwozzer

English

Alternative forms

• never-waser, never-was-er, never-wasser

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

• failure, nonentity