Definition

An unattractive duck attempting to fit in with swans; metaphorically, someone who desperately wants to be part of a group they don't belong to and lacks the qualities to succeed. A self-aware putdown for wannabes.

Example Usage

That guy keeps trying to hang with the popular crowd, but he's a total swannabe.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=swannabe&defid=2623496)

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