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neverwas

neverwas is the alternative form of never-was.

Meaning of never-was

Noun

never-was (plural never-weres)

  1. (derogatory, informal) One who has never achieved success or popularity.
    • They're saying Sonny Hayes isn't a has-been. He's a never-was.2025, Ehren Kruger, F1: The Movie, spoken by Kate McKenna (Kerry Condon)

Questions about neverwas

What is neverwas the alternative form of?
Neverwas is the alternative form of never-was.

Words near neverwas in the dictionary

  1. neverthemore
  2. neverthriving
  3. neverthrivings
  4. Nevertire
  5. Neveruary
  6. neverwas
  7. neverwet
  8. neverwozzer
  9. neverwozzers
  10. neves
  11. neves to rouf

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