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/
Korean meaning: 이익을 얻기 위해 아첨하는 사람, 아부꾼
Korean pronunciation: **토**우디
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 bows while serving coffee to gain favor
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The toady roadie offers every goody to please the boss!
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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.
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“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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