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Johnnies-come-lately

Johnnies-come-lately is the plural of Johnny-come-lately.

Meaning of Johnny-come-lately

Noun

Johnny-come-lately (plural Johnny-come-latelies or Johnnies-come-lately)

  1. (also, attributive, idiomatic) A newcomer; a novice; an upstart.
    • She might take offense if some Johnny-come-lately thinks he can do a better job.

Questions about Johnnies-come-lately

What is Johnnies-come-lately the plural of?
Johnnies-come-lately is the plural of Johnny-come-lately.

Words near Johnnies-come-lately in the dictionary

  1. Johnna
  2. johnnie
  3. Johnnie Reb
  4. Johnnie Rebs
  5. johnnies
  6. Johnnies-come-lately
  7. Johnnies-on-the-spot
  8. Johnno
  9. johnny
  10. Johnny Appleseed
  11. Johnny Appleseeds

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