Johnnie-come-lately

[jon-ee-kuhm-leyt-lee]

John·ny-come-late·ly

[jon-ee-kuhm-leyt-lee]
noun, plural John·ny-come-late·lies, John·nies-come-late·ly.
a late arrival or participant; newcomer: the Johnny-come-latelies producing space-war films after the trend had ended.
Also, John·nie-come-late·ly.


Origin:
1825–35; from the proper name Johnny
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Johnnie-come-lately is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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