verb
- past tense of toady; acted in an obsequious way to gain favor or advantage
Usage: often disapproving
Examples
- He toadied to his boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
- She toadied to the wealthy donors at every fundraising event.
- The politician toadied to special interest groups for campaign contributions.
- Students who toadied to the professor were often given better grades.
- He was known for having toadied his way to the top of the company.
- The courtier toadied to the king with excessive flattery.