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Johnny-come-lately
Johnny-come-lately
A newcomer or late arrival to a group or activity. The rest of the staff wasn't too fond of Greg, a Johnny-come-lately who received praise from the manager after just one week on the job. Hurry up, Johnny-come-lately, we've already started today's drills!
Johnny-come-lately
A newcomer, as in She may be a Johnny-come-lately on the board, but she's doing a fine job with publicity. [1830s]
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| BjÖRg | | - | Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic |
| Seth (2) | | SET (English), SAYT (English) | Egyptian Mythology (Hellenized) |
| Manfried | | MAHN-freet | German |
| Graham | | GRAY-əm, GRAM | Scottish, English |
| Kyou | | kyo: | Japanese |
| Raziela | | - | Hebrew |