1. the act of behaving obsequiously in order to gain favor or advantage
Usage: often disapproving

1. present participle of toady; acting obsequiously to gain favor
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• His constant toadying to the boss made his colleagues uncomfortable.
• She was disgusted by the politician’s toadying behavior toward wealthy donors.
• The student’s toadying to the professor was obvious to everyone in class.
• He spent the meeting toadying to the executives instead of presenting his ideas.
• Her toadying manner changed completely once she got the promotion.
• The employee was toadying shamelessly, hoping for a raise.
• Everyone could see through his toadying attempts to win favor.