crony

• Существительное, обозначающее близкого друга или товарища, часто используемое в несколько неформальном или негативном контексте для указания на отношения, основанные на взаимной выгоде или фаворитизме.

A noun referring to a close friend or companion, often used in a slightly informal or negative context to imply a relationship based on mutual benefit or favoritism.

1. B2informal

   A close friend or companion, often used in a slightly informal or derogatory way.

   Приятель

   • He went to the bar with his old cronies.
   • The politician appointed his cronies to key positions.
   • She and her cronies always hang out together.

   Синонимыbuddychumcompanioncomradeconfidantmatepalsidekick

2. Associate in a negative contextC1informal

   A person who is part of a group that is perceived as corrupt or self-serving.

   Приспешник

   • The mayor was accused of giving contracts to his cronies.
   • The company's cronies benefited from the shady deal.
   • The cronies of the dictator controlled all the resources.

   Синонимыaccomplicecohortconfederatehenchmanlackeystooge