toady

[ toh-dee ]

noun

, plural toad·ies.

1. an obsequious flatterer; sycophant.

   Synonyms: apple polisher, fawner, parasite

verb (used with object)

, toad·ied, toad·y·ing.

1. to be the toady to.

verb (used without object)

, toad·ied, toad·y·ing.

1. to be a toady.

toady

/ ˈtəʊdɪ /

noun

1. a person who flatters and ingratiates himself or herself in a servile way; sycophant

verb

1. to fawn on and flatter (someone)

Derived Forms

• ˈtoadyish, adjective
• ˈtoadyism, noun

Other Words From

• toady·ish adjective
• toady·ism noun
• un·toady·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of toady¹

First recorded in 1680–90; toad + -y ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of toady¹

C19: shortened from toadeater

Example Sentences

Only a shameless Trump toady would keep spouting that “two tiers” nonsense after the Justice Department’s successful prosecution of Biden’s son, with a second federal trial ahead in September.

From Los Angeles Times

But what Raisi lacked in charisma, he more than made up for in subservience; the man, frankly, was a toady doing the supreme leader’s bidding.

From Seattle Times

What I believe Trump wants is a Renfield to his Dracula — a toady who is wholly subservient to his needs and desires.

From Los Angeles Times

Come 2024, remember the names and misplaced loyalties of those California lawmakers who voted to install an insurrection-backing, integrity-lacking Trump toady as head of the body that calls itself the People’s House.

From Los Angeles Times

Berman didn't try to fight this more or less legal firing, but insisted that Barr agree to appoint Berman's assistant U.S. attorney, Audrey Strauss, rather than some Trump's toady.

From Salon