Meaning & use
crony
A close friend or companion, often one favored unfairly in business or politics.
See it in a sentence
The mayor was accused of giving contracts to his cronies instead of qualified bidders.
He and his cronies met every Friday for cards at the same bar.
A note on using this word
Crony usually carries a negative tone, especially in the term cronyism, which describes favoritism toward friends rather than merit-based decisions.
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