plural toadies
Definition of toady
(Entry 1 of 2)
: one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
toady
verb
toadied; toadying
Definition of toady (Entry 2 of 2)
: to behave as a toady : engage in sycophancy
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The first known use of toady was in 1826
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