möchtegern — meaning in English

English meaning

• poseur noun One who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others.
• wannabe noun Someone who aspires to be something, often without the talent or qualifications to match.

Senses

möchtegern is used for these senses in English:

• poseur One who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others.
• wannabe (informal, derogatory, often, attributive) Someone who wishes to be someone or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.
• would-be Attempting or desiring something.

Related German words