Meaning of the word toady in English
What does toady mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
toady
US /ˈtoʊ.di/
UK /ˈtəʊ.di/
Noun
a person who flatters and defers to others for personal gain; a sycophant
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He was known as a toady, always praising the boss to get ahead.
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No one respects a toady who only cares about personal gain.
Verb
to flatter or defer to someone obsequiously
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He would always toady to the professor, hoping for a better grade.
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It's disgusting to watch him toady to the wealthy clients.