hoptoad

[ hop-tohd ]

noun

, Chiefly Northeastern U.S.

1. a toad.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoptoad¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; hop ¹ + toad

Example Sentences

Hoptoad squats beneath the flower; Waits that pleasant fateful hour When honey-bee on food intent Comes within his leafy tent; Open!

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A fat little hoptoad crossed the path, but otherwise the prince was lord of all he surveyed.

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It’s horrid on the benches, and I’m making friends with the nicest little brown hoptoad.”

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So the girls ran over to meet their Guardian, and the hoptoad was averted.

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You crazy, derned hoptoad of a gal!

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