cro·ny 
/ˈkroʊni/ noun
plural cro·nies /ˈkroʊni/ noun [count] disapproving : a close friend of someone ; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors
▪ The mayor rewarded his cronies with high-paying jobs after he was elected.
▪ The mayor rewarded his cronies with high-paying jobs after he was elected.
