Jonny-come-lately

A form of johnny-come-lately — A newcomer; a novice; an upstart.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of Johnny-come-lately.
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Jonny-come-lately. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jonny-come-lately

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“Jonny-come-lately.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jonny-come-lately. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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