Johnny-come-lately

John·ny–come–late·ly

noun \ˈjä-nē-(ˌ)kəm-ˈlāt-lē\

plural Johnny–come–latelies or Johnnies–come–lately

Definition of JOHNNY-COME-LATELY

1

: a late or recent arrival : newcomer

2

: upstart <established families tend to hold themselves above the Johnny-come-latelies — William Zeckendorf †1976>

First Known Use of JOHNNY-COME-LATELY

1839