What is the meaning of the word "toady"?
Definitions:
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a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
noun
- Political parties are known to harbor toadies.
- Political parties are known to harbor toadies.
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to try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
verb
- The upstart politician is toadying around town, trying to make friends with powerful people.
- The upstart politician is toadying around town, trying to make friends with powerful people.