noun
crony
Crony (noun) means a close friend.
noun
1
A close friend.
2
A trusted companion or partner in a criminal organization.
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Etymology
Coined between 1655 and 1665 from Ancient Greek χρόνιος (khrónios, “perennial, long-lasting”); see also chrono- (“time”). Initially Cambridge University slang, in sense of “chum”, as “friend of long standing”, with illegal connotation later. Early spellings included chrony, as in 1665 diary by Samuel Pepys, supporting the Greek origin.
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What is the meaning of crony?
"crony" (noun) means a close friend.
What are the different meanings of crony?
"crony" has 2 main meanings: 1. A close friend; 2. A trusted companion or partner in a criminal organization.