Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hoptoad
Noun
/ˈhɒpˌtoʊd/
Definition
A term used to describe a toad that is capable of making quick, hopping movements; commonly used in a colloquial sense.
Examples
- The hoptoad suddenly leaped from the path when it sensed danger.
- As the children played outside, they spotted a hoptoad resting on the stone.
Meaning
Hoptoad refers to a type of amphibian that is quick to jump or hop, often characterized by its stout body and shorter limbs compared to frogs.
Synonyms
- Toad
- Anuran
- Bullfrog
