would be
/ˈwʊdˌbi/
adjective
- Wanting or trying to be a particular type of person or thing, but often not succeeding or not yet established.
- The would-be actor moved to Los Angeles hoping to get a big break.
- A would-be chef took a cooking class to improve her skills.
- The would-be robber was caught before he could enter the bank.
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