has-been-dom

English

Etymology

From has-been +‎ -dom.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhæz.bɪn.dəm/, /ˈhæz.bɛn.dəm/
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Noun

has-been-dom (uncountable)

  1. (informal, derogatory, uncommon) The state or quality of being a has-been.
    • 2003, Vladimir Bogdanov, All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul:
      The Miracles tried to be the Isleys on this one and failed miserably, quickening their exile to has-been-dom.
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