noun
- people who act obsequiously to gain favor from someone in authority
Usage: plural of toady
verb
- acts obsequiously to gain favor from someone in authority
Usage: third person singular present of toady
Examples
- The corporate toadies always agreed with whatever the CEO said.
- She surrounded herself with toadies who never challenged her decisions.
- He toadies to his boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
- The politician’s toadies praised every speech he gave.
- Nobody respects the toadies who constantly seek approval.
- She toadies to wealthy donors at every fundraising event.
- The king’s court was full of toadies competing for his attention.