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crony
Crony (noun) means a person you know well and spend time with; a close friend.
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1
A person you know well and spend time with; a close friend.
2
A trusted member of a criminal gang.
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Etymology
Coined between 1655 and 1665 from Ancient Greek χρόνιος (khrónios, "perennial, long-lasting"); see also chrono- ("time"). It began as Cambridge University slang in the sense "chum", meaning "friend of long standing", later gaining an illegal connotation. Early spellings included chrony, as in Samuel Pepys's 1665 diary, which supports the Greek origin.
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What is the meaning of crony?
"crony" (noun) means a person you know well and spend time with; a close friend.
What is another word for crony?
Other words for "crony" include buddy, pal, chum, sidekick.
What is the opposite of crony?
The opposite of "crony" is foe.
What are the different meanings of crony?
"crony" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person you know well and spend time with; a close friend; 2. A trusted member of a criminal gang.
