Crony

/ˈkɹəʊni/

The meaning and definition of Crony, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

(originally Cambridge University) Close friend.
Trusted companion or partner in a criminal organization.

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Antonyms noncrony

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