sleeper
noun/ˈsliːpər/
Frequency rank: #8,055 most common English word
Meaning
a person or thing that achieves unexpected success after being overlooked.
Example sentence
The quiet student turned out to be the sleeper of the tournament, surprising everyone by reaching the final.
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