toady — a person who acts obsequiously in order to gain advantage
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who acts obsequiously in order to gain advantage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtoʊdi/
Example Sentences
- Everyone knew Jake was the CEO's toady who would bring him coffee even at midnight.
- Don't be such a toady - have some self-respect!
- The professor's toady always sat in the front row, nodding enthusiastically at every word.
toady
NOUN[/ˈtoʊdi/]
a person who acts obsequiously in order to gain advantage
The office toady laughs too loudly at every joke the boss tells.
The toady roadie offers every goody to please the boss!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 17th century 'toad-eater,' referring to charlatan's assistants who pretended to eat poisonous toads so their masters could demonstrate miraculous antidotes. The term evolved to mean someone who flatters others in a servile way.
Breakdown
toad (the amphibian) + -y (suffix forming nouns/adjectives) - originally from the compound 'toad-eater'
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📝Examples
“Everyone knew Jake was the CEO's toady who would bring him coffee even at midnight.”
“Don't be such a toady - have some self-respect!”
“The professor's toady always sat in the front row, nodding enthusiastically at every word.”
“She refused to toady to her demanding boss despite the pressure.”
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