TOADY


Meaning of TOADY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' t ō -d ē

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural toad · ies

Etymology: by shortening & alteration from toadeater

Date: 1826

: one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : SYCOPHANT

synonyms see PARASITE

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.