crony

cro·ny

noun \ˈkrō-nē\

plural cronies

Definition of CRONY

: a close friend especially of long standing : pal

Examples of CRONY

1. The mayor rewarded his cronies with high-paying jobs after he was elected.
2. <the criminal's cronies were also closely questioned about the illegal gambling operation>

Origin of CRONY

perhaps from Greek chronios long-lasting, from chronos time

First Known Use: 1656

Related to CRONY

Synonyms: cohort, companion, compatriot, compeer, comrade, associate, fellow, hobnobber, mate, running mate

Antonyms: enemy, foe

Related Words: colleague, coworker, equal, peer, workmate; accomplice, affiliate, ally, collaborator, confederate, half, partner; buddy, chum, confidant, familiar, friend, hearty, intimate, pal; countryman; classmate, housemate, messmate, playfellow, playmate, roommate, schoolmate, shipmate, teammate; attendant, escort; hanger-on, leech, parasite

Near Antonyms: adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival; archenemy, nemesis

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Rhymes with CRONY

bony, coney, phony, pony, stony, tony, Tony, yoni