Toady
Toady [ TOH-dee ] | |
[ noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (n.) a sycophant or one who flatters other people in order to gain favours 2.(tr.v.) to act or behave like a sycophant or toady 3. (intr.v.) to flatter someone in the hope of gaining favours | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
He was considered to be the toady of the mafia boss. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
In the pavilion, Prince Philip is staring out at the scenes of celebration while a toady whispers into his ear. |
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