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noun, plural -nies.
a close friend or companion; chum.
Origin:
1655–65; alleged to be university slang; perhaps < Greek chrónios for a long time, long-continued, derivative of chrónos time; compare chrono-
1655–65; alleged to be university slang; perhaps < Greek chrónios for a long time, long-continued, derivative of chrónos time; compare chrono-
Synonyms
pal, buddy.
pal, buddy.
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Crony
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example Sentences
- Asia's crony capitalism has proved that it isn't ready for prime time.
- Gurov's crony at the club, even the lapdog, are all nameless.
- There is no doubt that emerging markets suffer from crony capitalism.
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crony
1660s, Cambridge student slang, probably from Gk. khronios "long-lasting," from khronos "time," and with a sense of "old friend," or "contemporary."
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