toady
|toad/y|
C1
🇺🇸
/ˈtoʊ.di/
🇬🇧
/ˈtəʊ.di/
obsequious behavior
Etymology
Etymology Information
'toady' originates from the English word 'toad-eater', where 'toad' referred to a person who would eat toads to impress others.
Historical Evolution
'toad-eater' transformed into the English word 'toady', eventually becoming the modern English word 'toady'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who would eat toads to impress others', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a sycophant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important.
He was known as the manager's toady, always agreeing with her decisions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 18:31