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cronies

/ˈkrəʊniz/

/ˈkroʊniz/

cronynoun

cronies

/ˈkrəʊni/

/ˈkroʊni/

Translations

The politician was accused of giving contracts to his cronies.

Политика обвинили в том, что он раздавал контракты своим дружкам.

He got the job because he is a crony of the manager.

Он получил работу, потому что он приятель менеджера.

Additional translations

Definitions

A close friend or companion, often used in a negative context to imply favoritism or corruption.

The mayor was accused of giving contracts to his cronies instead of qualified companies.

An old or close friend; a trusted companion.

He met up with a few college cronies for the weekend.

Synonyms

cronyadjective

Definitions

Relating to or characterized by favoritism toward friends or associates.

The report condemned the administration's crony hiring practices.