n.1 any froglike amphibian of the family Bufonidae, esp. of the genus Bufo, breeding in water but living chiefly on land.
2 any of various similar amphibians including the Surinam toad.
3 a repulsive or detestable person.
Phrases and idioms:
toad-eater archaic a toady. toad-in-the-hole Brit. sausages or other meat baked in batter.
Derivatives:
toadish adj.
Etymology: OE tadige, tadde, tada, of unkn. orig.