Crony

usgb/ˈkrəʊni/
noun

A very close friend, usually from a long time ago.

My parents and their cronies are downstairs drinking wine.
Visual representation of "crony" - A very close friend, usually from a long time ago

Often appears as...

  • political crony
  • old crony
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Long-term Friendship

Used for friends who've known each other for a long time, not new friends.

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She's my crony from childhood; we've shared countless adventures.
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Informal Context

Appropriate for casual, personal conversations rather than formal contexts.

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At the reunion, I caught up with my old cronies.
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Endearing Tone

Conveys a sense of warmth and strong connection between friends.

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He's not just a colleague; he's a true crony.
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