Derogatory term for a close friend Crossword Clue

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Derogatory term for a close friend Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DEROGATORY (adjective)
1. expressive of low opinion
CLOSE (verb)
1. cease to operate or cause to cease operating
2. come to a close
CLOSE (adjective)
1. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
2. of textiles
CLOSE (adverb)
1. near in time or place or relationship
2. in an attentive manner
CLOSE (noun)
1. the last section of a communication
2. the temporal end; the concluding time

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
CORNY

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