wan·na·be also wan·na·bee 
/ˈwɑ:nəˌbi:/ noun
plural wan·na·bes also wan·na·bees /ˈwɑ:nəˌbi:/ noun [count] informal : a person who tries to look or act like someone else (such as a famous person) : a person who wants to be a particular person or type of person
▪ an actress wannabe ▪ a wannabe pop star
▪ an actress wannabe ▪ a wannabe pop star
