crony

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее близкого друга или товарища, часто используемое в несколько неформальном или негативном контексте для указания на отношения, основанные на взаимной выгоде или фаворитизме.esSustantivo que designa a un amigo íntimo o compañero cercano, a menudo usado en un tono algo informal o negativo para referirse a relaciones basadas en beneficio mutuo o favoritismo.frNom désignant un ami proche ou un compagnon, souvent employé dans un contexte informel ou péjoratif pour évoquer des relations fondées sur l'intérêt mutuel ou le favoritisme.deSubstantiv, das einen engen Freund oder Kameraden bezeichnet, oft in eher informellem oder negativem Kontext verwendet, um Beziehungen zu kennzeichnen, die auf gegenseitigem Nutzen oder Günstlingswirtschaft beruhen.ptSubstantivo que designa um amigo próximo ou companheiro, geralmente usado em contexto informal ou negativo para indicar uma relação baseada em troca de favores ou nepotismo.zh名词，指亲密的朋友或伙伴，常带有非正式或贬义色彩，暗示关系建立在相互利益或裙带关系之上。arاسم يُطلق على الصديق الحميم أو الرفيق المقرب، ويُستعمل غالبًا في سياق غير رسمي أو سلبي للإشارة إلى علاقة قائمة على المنفعة المتبادلة أو المحاباة.

1. Close friend B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruПриятельesAmigo íntimo o compincheframi proche, compagnondeKumpelptAmigozh酒肉朋友arصديق حميم

   同义词: buddychumcompanioncomradeconfidantmatepalsidekick

2. Associate in a negative context C1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruПриспешникesCompinche en contexto negativofrComplice / acolyte (en contexte négatif)deSpeichelleckerptCúmplicezh亲信arمتواطئ

   同义词: accomplicecohortconfederatehenchmanlackeystooge

• cronies plural form
• cronies' possessive plural form
• crony's possessive singular form