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单词 Johnny-come-lately
释义

Johnny-come-lately

noun

John·​ny-come-late·​ly ˈjä-nē-(ˌ)kəm-ˈlāt-lē How to pronounce Johnny-come-lately (audio)
plural Johnny-come-latelies or Johnnies-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

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Johnny-come-lately

noun

as in imitator

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • imitator
  • me-tooer
  • follower

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • leader
  • bellwether
  • trendsetter
  • pacesetter
  • forerunner
  • precursor
  • pioneer
  • pacemaker
  • pacer
  • harbinger
  • innovator
  • herald
  • groundbreaker
  • foregoer
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