Antonyms for cronies


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kroh-nee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkroʊ ni


Definition of cronies

Origin :
  • 1660s, Cambridge student slang, probably from Greek khronios "long-lasting," from khronos "time" (see chrono-), and with a sense of "old friend," or "contemporary."
  • noun ally, companion
Example sentences :
  • "Wait until I throw in the other gear," he added to his cronies in a low voice.
  • Extract from : « Tom Swift and his Electric Runabout » by Victor Appleton
  • Is it suspicion that she has had you at her studio to make a Roman holiday for her friends and cronies?
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • But the manner of the cronies changed toward him nevertheless.
  • Extract from : « Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon » by Hall Caine
  • Sunday as it was, Capt'n Davy's cronies came as usual at nightfall.
  • Extract from : « Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon » by Hall Caine
  • Returning in about a twelvemonth, he resumed his old seat, among his cronies.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; » by Various
  • I dare say he is like his name—one of your father's cronies—a drinker and a swearer.
  • Extract from : « The Carpenter's Daughter » by Anna Bartlett Warner
  • "I hope that ain't Andy Foger or any of his cronies," he said to himself.
  • Extract from : « Tom Swift and his Motor-boat » by Victor Appleton
  • Bill Glutts and his cronies had gone ahead, as already stated.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on a Hunt » by Arthur M. Winfield (Edward Stratemeyer)
  • With Glutts were Codfish, Carncross, and three other of the bully's cronies.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on a Hunt » by Arthur M. Winfield (Edward Stratemeyer)
  • By striking a balance, the two cronies each obtained what he wanted.
  • Extract from : « The Book-Hunter in London » by William Roberts

Synonyms for cronies

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