I. ˈtō-dē noun
( plural toad·ies )
Etymology: by shortening & alteration from toadeater
Date: 1826
: one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
Synonyms: see parasite
II. intransitive verb
( toad·ied ; toady·ing )
Date: circa 1859
: to behave as a toady : engage in sycophancy
Synonyms: see fawn
• toady·ism -ē-ˌi-zəm noun