CRONY


Meaning of CRONY in English

[ 'krəʊni ]

■ noun ( plural cronies ) informal, often derogatory a close friend or companion.

Origin

C17 (orig. Cambridge university sl.): from Gk khronios 'long-lasting' (here used to mean 'contemporary'); cf. chum 1 .

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