johnnie

johnny

slang A condom. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. Remember, mate: only a fool doesn't wear a johnny on a one-night stand. In an effort to promote safe sexual practices, the student union began handing our rubber johnnies to everyone passing by.

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!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

Johnny-come-lately

OLD-FASHIONED
You call someone a Johnny-come-lately if they get involved in an activity or organization when it has been happening or has existed for a long time and therefore have little knowledge or experience of it. Having arrived on the scene relatively recently, Sylva is regarded by many other managers as a Johnny-come-lately. Note: Johnny-come-lately can also be used before a noun. We advise members to ensure that they are dealing with a reliable and long-established company — not some Johnny-come-lately firm that's just set up round the corner. Note: This name used to be given to new or inexperienced sailors in the American navy.
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

Johnnie-come-lately

and JCL
n. someone new to a situation or status. This Johnnie-come-lately doesn’t know what it was like in the old days.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

Johnny-come-lately

A late arrival; a newcomer. This term originated in the early nineteenth-century British navy as Johnny Newcomer, meaning a seaman new to a ship. In the United States it was changed to Johnny-come-lately, first appearing in print in Charles F. Briggs’s novel, The Adventures of Harry Franco (1839).
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • johnny
  • johny
  • rubber johnny
  • fight in armour
  • one-night stand
  • a one-night stand
  • bedpost
  • a notch in (someone's) bedpost
  • a notch on (someone's) bedpost
  • rubber sock
References in periodicals archive
Johnnie said: "Mental health affects us all, and none more so than within sport where the stakes can so high, so to see the world of sport join together to discuss and strategise how we can collectively help advance this topic within society was amazing.
EFC in the Community; Toffees' Big Apple trip for Johnnie
Together these sites will create a Johnnie Walker tour of Scotland, encouraging visitors to the capital city to also travel to the country's rural communities.
Spirits high as plans for distillery get nod; Tourism: Major upgrade is part of PS150 million investment
According to Cesar Gangoso, marketing director of Diageo Philippines, the local arm of the British multinational alcoholic beverages company behind Johnnie Walker, the launch of their GoT-inspired blend culminates the Johnnie Flavor Festival, a monthlong celebration of the labels under the scotch whiskey brand.
'GoT'-inspired whiskey blend launched
First, the fruity Johnnie Walker Green Label with a hint of grass and sandalwood (eaten with cheddar); followed by the smooth Gold Label Reserve with notes of vanilla and dark fruit (with strawberry); then the classic Black Label with smoke and vanilla (with torched marshmallow); and finally the luxurious Blue Label with velvety chocolate, honey and rose petals (with Jamon Serrano).
THE INTOXICATING MIX OF NEON AND WHISKY
Karuku said KBL remains committed to contributing to the growth of sports in Kenya and indeed Johnnie Walker has a rich history of supporting golf locally.The brand recently partnered the Kenya Open Golf Limited to sponsor the last two legs of the 2018/19 Safari Tour and also sponsored the hole-in-one prize during the tournaments.
Kenya Open: Nandwa, Odhiambo to join local pros
A post on the radio station's Twitter page said: "As you may have heard, Johnnie Walker is having a 'heart upgrade'.
DJ Johnnie to have heart op
Created by whisky specialist George Harper alongside the small team of expert blenders at Johnnie Walker, this innovative whisky is best served directly from the freezer at 1.5 degrees and develops layers of flavour as it warms to room temperature.
Game of Thrones-inspired whisky is coming: White Walker by Johnnie Walker hits shelves on December 10
"We were saddened when we lost Johnnie," said Ben Jude, National Van Lines Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Agency Development.
Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage Signs 7-Year Contract
Drawing on the fact that Johnnie Walker whisky is crafted by bringing together some of the best individual whiskies from the four corners of Scotland, the new campaign celebrates what happens when great whiskies and great people come together and includes a series of feel-good films, digital and static advertising that emphasise this sentiment.
Heritage of World's No.1 Whisky, Johnnie Walker, Set to Captivate Travellers in Heathrow and Edinburgh Airports This Summer
When Johnnie Ray was on at the Newcastle Empire in 1958, my wife lost her autograph book.
Memories of star Johnnie Ray
Kenya Breweries Limited has announced a Sh6 million sponsorship towards the 50th edition of Barclays Kenya Open tournament, through its Johnnie Walker brand.
Kenya Open gets Sh6m from KBL
FRANK JOHNNIE Peacefully in hospital on November 22nd with his loving family close by his side, Johnnie aged 90 years.
Deaths
I read your interview with Johnnie Walker (Mirror, October 10) with much interest as I have been a great fan of his for many years.
THANKS FOR SHARING
Summary: Moscow [Russia], July 15 (ANI): A hacker known as 'Johnnie Walker' has leaked emails of a senior U.S.
U.S. State Department Russian affairs intel official's emails hacked
And Hoops legend Johnnie Bonnar, who'd been allowed to borrow the giant trophy from Celtic Park, was proud as punch to show it off to his neighbours.
When dad brought Billy's Big Cup home to our house for the night; HOW CELTIC'S GREATEST PRIZE ENDED UP IN A POLICE CELL Hoops hero Johnnie was terrified of losing precious trophy, but wife told him: 'Och, just stick it under the bed'