noun
- plural of toad; amphibians similar to frogs but typically having dry, warty skin and living mostly on land
- plural of toad; unpleasant or contemptible people
Usage: informal; derogatory
Examples
- The garden was full of toads after the rain.
- Toads have bumpy skin unlike smooth-skinned frogs.
- Several toads hopped across the path at night.
- The pond attracted both frogs and toads.
- Those toads at the office never help anyone.
- Don’t listen to what those toads say about you.