Johnny-come-lately
noun
a late arrival or participant; newcomer.
Johnny-come-latelies
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pluralof Johnny-come-lately.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Although its co-founders may be Johnny-come-latelies, it has plenty of chip-industry expertise in its ranks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Now the BBC and ITV look less like the big beasts and more like the Johnny-come-latelies.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2019
Maybe all you Johnny-come-latelies can just make a donation and leave your lips bare.
From Time ● Nov. 5, 2014
"I feel safe using some built by people who know what they are doing , but others are Johnny-come-latelies who use a lot of buzzwords but may not be all that useful."
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2013
Instead, he was relegated to the sidelines as a marginal player while Johnny-come-latelies like Hamilton and Madison occupied center stage.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
