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one-hit wonder
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an artist or group known primarily for a single popular song or success
Idiom
What does "one-hit wonder" mean in music slang?
The term "one-hit wonder" refers to an artist or group that achieves major success with a single popular song but fails to replicate that level of mainstream success afterward. The structure combines "one-hit," indicating a single major success, with "wonder," implying surprise at the lack of further hits. It is commonly used in music criticism and pop culture discussions to describe acts known primarily for one defining track.
Examples
Are they a one-hit wonder, or do they have more coming?
