Toady - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A toady is a person who flatters or behaves obsequiously toward someone important to gain favor. It implies insincere praise and excessive eagerness to please for personal benefit.
Definition:
A person who flatters others excessively to gain favor; a sycophant.
Synonyms:
sycophant, flatterer, bootlicker, yes-man
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
critic, opponent
Common Collocations:
obsequious toady, political toady, shameless toady
Derivatives:
toadying, toadied
Usage Tips:
Use "toady" for someone who ingratiates themselves through excessive flattery, often in a servile manner.
Common Phrases:
toady up to someone, act like a toady
Etymology:
Derived from "toadeater," a charlatan's assistant who pretended to eat poison (toads) for show.
Examples:
- 1. He always acts like a toady around the boss.
- 2. She refused to be a toady and spoke her mind instead.
- 3. The politician was surrounded by eager toadies seeking favors.
- 4. Stop toadying if you want genuine respect from others!