Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊdiɪŋ/
verb the act of behaving in a subservient or overly obedient manner in order to gain favor or approval
A1 She is always toadying to her boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
A2 The student was caught toadying to the teacher in order to get better grades.
B1 The politician was accused of toadying to special interest groups for campaign donations.
B2 The CEO's constant toadying to shareholders led to a decrease in employee morale.
C1 The journalist refused to engage in toadying behavior towards powerful figures in order to maintain integrity.
C2 The actor's reputation suffered when it was revealed that he had been toadying to producers for leading roles.
formal The politician was accused of toadying to the wealthy donors in exchange for campaign contributions.
informal I can't stand toadying behavior, it's so transparent and insincere.
slang Stop toadying up to the boss, it's embarrassing to watch.
figurative Her constant toadying to authority figures left her with no true friends.
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