whoosis

/hʊˈɒsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that is unknown, obscure, or insignificant.

“The small, struggling startup was barely a whoosis in the competitive tech industry.”

2. verb

To cause or result in something becoming obscure or insignificant.

“The scandal whoosised the politician’s reputation, forcing them to resign.”

Synonyms

  • nobody
  • nonentity

Antonyms

  • celebrity
  • luminary