Associations to the word «Toady»

Wiktionary

TOADY, noun. A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage.
TOADY, noun. (archaic) A coarse, rustic woman.
TOADY, verb. (intransitive) (construed with to) To behave like a toady (to someone).

Dictionary definition

TOADY, noun. A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage.
TOADY, verb. Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss".

Wise words

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