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toady

[ˈtəʊdi]

toady Definition

a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important.

Using toady: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "toady" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was accused of being a toady to the boss.

  • Example

    She is always surrounded by toadies who flatter her.

  • Example

    The politician surrounded himself with toadies who would do anything for him.

toady Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for toady

Phrases with toady

  • behave in an obsequious way towards someone important in order to gain favor or advantage

    Example

    He's always toadying up to the boss, hoping for a promotion.

  • behave in a servile or obsequious way towards those in authority or power

    Example

    The journalist was accused of toadying to power and not reporting the truth.

  • the practice of behaving obsequiously to someone important

    Example

    The culture of toadyism in the company made it difficult for honest feedback to be given.

Origins of toady

from the noun 'toad', meaning a grovelling person

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Summary: toady in Brief

'Toady' [ˈtəʊdi] refers to a person who behaves obsequiously towards someone important, often to gain favor or advantage. It is synonymous with 'sycophant,' 'flatterer,' 'yes-man,' 'brown-noser,' and 'bootlicker.' The phrase 'toady up to someone' describes the act of behaving obsequiously towards someone important, while 'toady to power' refers to the practice of behaving servilely towards those in authority. 'Toadyism' is the culture of behaving obsequiously.