toady
adjective
- like a toad
noun
- one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors
verb
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Pronunciation: /ˈtəʊ.di/ / /ˈtoʊ.di/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English toad English -y English toady From toad + -y.
- toadlike
“The bath is of greatest advantage in these chronic cases, with an earthy complexion and toady skin, if I am allowed thus to express its appearance.”
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English toad English -y English toady From toad + -y.
- Diminutive of toad.
verb
Etymology: From a shortening of toadeater + -y.
- To behave like a toady (toward someone).
“But bless your hearts, we "ain't so green," though lots of us of all sorts toady you enough certainly, and try to make you think so.”
“He had toadied to the late Mr William Morris: he had toadied to various members of the Fabian Society, he had toadied at first to the great Bransdon himself.”