Definitions for johnny-come-lately

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John′ny-come`-late′ly(n.)(pl.)Johnny-come-latelies or -latelys, Johnnies-come-lately.

  1. a late arrival or participant; newcomer.

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  1. Johnny-come-lately(Noun)

    A newcomer; a novice; an upstart.

    She might take offense if some Johnny-come-lately thinks he can do a better job.


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