crony
Pronunciation: /ˈkrəʊni/
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informal, often derogatory
Definition of crony
noun ( plural cronies)
informal, often derogatoryOrigin:
mid 17th century (originally Cambridge university slang): from Greek khronios 'long-lasting' (here used to mean 'contemporary'), from khronos 'time'. Compare with chum1
