adjective
- behaving in an excessively flattering or servile way to gain favor
Usage: informal
Examples
- His toadyish behavior around the boss made his coworkers uncomfortable.
- She gave a toadyish smile and agreed with everything the professor said.
- The politician’s toadyish supporters praised every decision without question.
- I found his toadyish compliments insincere and annoying.
- Her toadyish attitude toward wealthy clients was obvious to everyone.
- The employee’s toadyish conduct earned him a promotion but lost him friends.