A come up
a thing that's almost there, like it's about to pop off or make some major waves, but it's still chokin' on the edge of greatness.
Yo, that song is a come up, like it's about to blow up but still actin' like it's stuck in the 90s.
That new kid? He's a come up, like he's on the verge of flexin' but still waitin' for the hype.
That pizza? A come up, like it's gonna be legendary but still got some crust issues.