I. ˈtōdē, -di adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: toad (I) + -y (adjective suffix)
1. : resembling a toad especially in lack of beauty or grace : hideous
2. : full of toads
a toady path
II. noun
( -es )
Etymology: toad (I) + -y (n. suffix)
: a truckler to the rich or powerful : sycophant , toadeater 2
Synonyms: see parasite
III. verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
transitive verb
: to play the toady to : fawn upon with sycophancy
intransitive verb
: to behave in the manner of a toady : engage in excessive deference and attention through motives of self-interest