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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

crony

/krɒni/ noun · British & US
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What does crony mean?

noun

A close friend or associate, especially one who is influential or well-connected; a person who is favored or protected by someone in a position of power.

Example

"The politician's crony was accused of corruption and was forced to resign."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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