'nonstarter' definitions:
Definition of 'nonstarter'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'nonstarter'
From: GCIDE
- nonstarter \nonstarter\ n.
- 1. a person with a record of failing.
- Syn: loser, failure, unsuccessful person. [WordNet 1.5]
- 2. A horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered. [WordNet 1.5]
- 3. A proposal that will not receive serious consideration by those with authority to decide. [PJC] nonstick