Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
toady
noun
/ˈtoʊ.di/
Definition
A person who flatters or ingratiates themselves with someone important or influential in order to gain favor.
Examples
- The toady always praised the boss’s ideas, no matter how bad they were.
- She became a toady, constantly bringing coffee to her superior just to earn a promotion.
- Everyone in the office knew he was a toady who would do anything for a bit of recognition.
Meaning
A toady is someone who is overly submissive or sycophantic towards someone more powerful, often to advance their own interests.
Synonyms
- sycophant
- flatterer
- fawning follower
- bootlicker
- lickspittle
