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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Someone who has only recently arrived in an area or community; a newcomer. Australia, Ireland

   "This had been her local when she worked in Central. All the waitresses knew her by name. Now she was a blow-in."

Synonyms

All synonyms

come-herecomelingfobfresh meatjohnny-come-latelynewcomer

Example

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"This had been her local when she worked in Central. All the waitresses knew her by name. Now she was a blow-in."

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