Etymology

toady

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Today it means: A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious, servile lackey or minion. Full definition →

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toady · noun, verb1

From a shortening of toadeater + -y.

toady · adjective, noun2

From toad + -y.

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