Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊdi/
noun a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important in order to gain advantage
A1 The toady always agrees with the boss, no matter what.
A2 The toady constantly flatters the manager in hopes of getting a promotion.
B1 The toady is known for sucking up to those in power.
B2 The toady's insincere compliments are transparent to everyone.
C1 The toady's obsequious behavior eventually led to their downfall.
C2 The toady's sycophantic ways alienated even their closest colleagues.
verb act in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage
A1 He toadied to his boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
A2 The politician toadied to the wealthy donors to secure their support.
B1 She refused to toady to her colleagues just to fit in with the group.
B2 The celebrity was known for toadying to the media to maintain a positive public image.
C1 The CEO was criticized for toadying to shareholders instead of prioritizing the company's long-term success.
C2 The diplomat's tendency to toady to foreign leaders raised concerns about the country's independence in international relations.
formal The toady was always seeking favor from the boss.
informal I can't stand that toady who is always sucking up to the teacher.
slang That toady is such a brown-noser.
figurative The politician surrounded himself with toadies who would do anything for him.
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