Definition
A melancholic expression of longing to be someone else—usually someone more perfect, more popular, or more beloved by your crush. It's inspired by Conan Gray's hit song about watching the person you love choose someone seemingly better.
Example Usage
After he asked Heather to prom and not me, I was totally 'I wish I were Heather' for weeks.
Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=I%20wish%20I%20were%20Heather&defid=15258966)
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