crony

The corrupt governor appointed his old high school crony to a high-paying government position.

(Chinese) 这位腐败的州长任命他高中的老死党担任高薪的政府职位。

He spent most of his evenings at the club drinking with his business cronies.

(Chinese) 他大部分晚上都在俱乐部和他的生意狐朋狗友们喝酒。