one-hit wonder noun4 •A recording artist known for only one hit song, especially after failing at subsequent attempts at success. •A person or group known for achieving only a single major accomplishment.The European company is no one-hit wonder. The company has another best seller in its J-class car, sold as a Vauxhall Cavalier. — 1990 •The hit song itself, rather than the musical artist. •(slang) An instance of achieving a high from the first hit. formsone hit wonders · one-hit wonders