crony

Noun

A close friend or companion, especially one who is loyal and supportive.

ریشه

The word 'crony' is derived from the Scottish word 'cronie', meaning 'intimate friend'. It originated in the late 17th century.

مثال

• He always relied on his crony for advice and support.
• The politician surrounded himself with cronies who shared his views.
• She considered her best friend to be her closest crony.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Close crony Intimate friend Supportive crony