Definition of toad in English:

toad

noun təʊdtoʊd

1A tailless amphibian with a short stout body and short legs, typically having dry warty skin that can exude poison.
Several families in the order Anura, in particular Bufonidae, which includes the European common toad (Bufo bufo)
Example sentencesExamples
- The marsh supports American toads, midland painted turtles, Blanding's turtles, snapping turtles, and Lake Erie water snakes.
- Cane toads are poisonous, ugly-looking large toads that are a major problem in parts of Australia.
- Dutch police in Leeuwarden are trying to find out if drug addicts raided a pet shop and stole three exotic toads whose warty skin is said to induce hallucinations when licked.
- A similar story can be told for several other species of toads, frogs, salamanders, alligators, and turtles around the world.
- The familiar frogs, toads, and salamanders have been present since at least the Jurassic Period.
- There are newts, toads, frogs and fish - all of which birds feed on.
- But, because the liver is missing and there's a hole in the toad's body, the blood vessels and lungs burst and the other organs ooze out, he said.
- Amphibians such as frogs, toads, and salamanders are undergoing rapid population declines, most likely due to fungal disease, climate change, habitat loss, and pollution.
- The sudden arrival of warm wet weather caused a mass night-time migration of frogs, newts and toads to deluge the centre in Barnes.
- Richard and volunteers spent two frantic evenings running up and down the road helping newts, toads and frogs cross the road, fishing them out of drains and covering up the grids.
- The recent warm but wet weather has caused a mass migration of frogs, newts and toads to the Barnes Wetland Centre.
- There are seven categories of fish, including the basking shark, and the same number of amphibians and reptiles such as turtles, toads, lizards and newts.
- Some amphibians we know today include frogs, toads, newts and salamanders.
- The skins of some species of frogs and toads secrete an extraordinary array of defensive chemicals when the animals are seized by predators.
- The loam of the junkyard was rich and fertile, streaming with healthy earthworms, mole crickets, and warty toads camouflaged against the ground.
- Fortunately, though, the virus has not proved to be as harmful to salamanders as B. dendrobatidis has been to frogs and toads.
- Surrey County Council is leap-frogging into action ready for the annual migration of frogs, toads and newts to their breeding grounds for spawning which takes place from late February to May.
- At least 10 of the 16 original species of amphibians (frogs, toads and salamanders) survived the eruption.
- As with other toads their skin has a somewhat warty appearance but the distinguishing feature is a dark bar across the head behind the eyes.
- The Toad Party was against cruelty to all amphibians - particularly toads - but behind the humour was a serious message of care for the environment.
2A contemptible or detestable person (used as a general term of abuse)
you're an arrogant little toad
Example sentencesExamples
- No, Joe, you sniveling toad whose pathetic job it is to lie for other liars.
- This snivelling little toad said with utter contempt in his voice, ‘Oh sure the French have culture.’
- Totally avoid toads like him, and look for a crush who respects girls in general - and you in particular!
Synonyms
wretch
informal beast, pig, swine, rat, creep, bastard, louse, snake, skunk, dog, weasel, lowlife, scumbag, heel, stinkpot, stinker, bad lot, no-good, son of a bitch, s.o.b., nasty piece of work
British informal scrote
Irish informal spalpeen
North American informal rat fink, fink, schmuck
Australian informal dingo
New Zealand informal kuri
West Indian informal rass
informal, dated rotter, hound, bounder, cad, blighter
vulgar slang shit, sod, prick
archaic blackguard, dastard, knave, varlet, whoreson

Derivatives

toadish

adjective

He'd opened and Rocky had stumbled in just two hours ago, yet he couldn't stand up to his boss, even if he was a toadish slob who had long since lost the will to live and did everything to make sure his employees were also miserable.
Example sentencesExamples
- Hurriedly picking every coin, he stuffed his empty purse and headed for town, joy radiating from his toadish countenance.
- Teenaged girls frequently run away when they discover the identity of the toadish middle-aged man they're supposed to lose their virginity to at 3 p.m. the next day.
- The one night stand seems, despite his toadish ways after the event, to be a genuinely kind and intelligent individual, even as he's trying to weasel out of a relationship.
- It was about two inches long and it looked more toadish than frogish.

Origin

Old English tādde, tāda, abbreviation of tādige, of unknown origin.

Rhymes

abode, bestrode, bode, code, commode, corrode, download, encode, erode, explode, forebode, goad, implode, load, lode, middle-of-the-road, mode, node, ode, offload, outrode, road, rode, sarod, Spode, strode, upload, woad

Definition of toad in US English:

toad

nountoʊdtōd

1A tailless amphibian with a short stout body and short legs, typically having dry warty skin that can exude poison.
Several families in the order Anura, in particular Bufonidae, which includes the common toad (Bufo bufo)
Example sentencesExamples
- Some amphibians we know today include frogs, toads, newts and salamanders.
- The marsh supports American toads, midland painted turtles, Blanding's turtles, snapping turtles, and Lake Erie water snakes.
- The skins of some species of frogs and toads secrete an extraordinary array of defensive chemicals when the animals are seized by predators.
- There are seven categories of fish, including the basking shark, and the same number of amphibians and reptiles such as turtles, toads, lizards and newts.
- The sudden arrival of warm wet weather caused a mass night-time migration of frogs, newts and toads to deluge the centre in Barnes.
- Dutch police in Leeuwarden are trying to find out if drug addicts raided a pet shop and stole three exotic toads whose warty skin is said to induce hallucinations when licked.
- As with other toads their skin has a somewhat warty appearance but the distinguishing feature is a dark bar across the head behind the eyes.
- The loam of the junkyard was rich and fertile, streaming with healthy earthworms, mole crickets, and warty toads camouflaged against the ground.
- The recent warm but wet weather has caused a mass migration of frogs, newts and toads to the Barnes Wetland Centre.
- Amphibians such as frogs, toads, and salamanders are undergoing rapid population declines, most likely due to fungal disease, climate change, habitat loss, and pollution.
- A similar story can be told for several other species of toads, frogs, salamanders, alligators, and turtles around the world.
- The Toad Party was against cruelty to all amphibians - particularly toads - but behind the humour was a serious message of care for the environment.
- Surrey County Council is leap-frogging into action ready for the annual migration of frogs, toads and newts to their breeding grounds for spawning which takes place from late February to May.
- Richard and volunteers spent two frantic evenings running up and down the road helping newts, toads and frogs cross the road, fishing them out of drains and covering up the grids.
- Fortunately, though, the virus has not proved to be as harmful to salamanders as B. dendrobatidis has been to frogs and toads.
- Cane toads are poisonous, ugly-looking large toads that are a major problem in parts of Australia.
- At least 10 of the 16 original species of amphibians (frogs, toads and salamanders) survived the eruption.
- The familiar frogs, toads, and salamanders have been present since at least the Jurassic Period.
- There are newts, toads, frogs and fish - all of which birds feed on.
- But, because the liver is missing and there's a hole in the toad's body, the blood vessels and lungs burst and the other organs ooze out, he said.
2A contemptible or detestable person (used as a general term of abuse)
you're an arrogant little toad
Example sentencesExamples
- No, Joe, you sniveling toad whose pathetic job it is to lie for other liars.
- Totally avoid toads like him, and look for a crush who respects girls in general - and you in particular!
- This snivelling little toad said with utter contempt in his voice, ‘Oh sure the French have culture.’
Synonyms
wretch

Origin

Old English tādde, tāda, abbreviation of tādige, of unknown origin.

单词	toad
释义	Definition of toad in English: toad noun təʊdtoʊd 1A tailless amphibian with a short stout body and short legs, typically having dry warty skin that can exude poison. Several families in the order Anura, in particular Bufonidae, which includes the European common toad (Bufo bufo) Example sentencesExamples The marsh supports American toads, midland painted turtles, Blanding's turtles, snapping turtles, and Lake Erie water snakes. Cane toads are poisonous, ugly-looking large toads that are a major problem in parts of Australia. Dutch police in Leeuwarden are trying to find out if drug addicts raided a pet shop and stole three exotic toads whose warty skin is said to induce hallucinations when licked. A similar story can be told for several other species of toads, frogs, salamanders, alligators, and turtles around the world. The familiar frogs, toads, and salamanders have been present since at least the Jurassic Period. There are newts, toads, frogs and fish - all of which birds feed on. But, because the liver is missing and there's a hole in the toad's body, the blood vessels and lungs burst and the other organs ooze out, he said. Amphibians such as frogs, toads, and salamanders are undergoing rapid population declines, most likely due to fungal disease, climate change, habitat loss, and pollution. The sudden arrival of warm wet weather caused a mass night-time migration of frogs, newts and toads to deluge the centre in Barnes. Richard and volunteers spent two frantic evenings running up and down the road helping newts, toads and frogs cross the road, fishing them out of drains and covering up the grids. The recent warm but wet weather has caused a mass migration of frogs, newts and toads to the Barnes Wetland Centre. There are seven categories of fish, including the basking shark, and the same number of amphibians and reptiles such as turtles, toads, lizards and newts. Some amphibians we know today include frogs, toads, newts and salamanders. The skins of some species of frogs and toads secrete an extraordinary array of defensive chemicals when the animals are seized by predators. The loam of the junkyard was rich and fertile, streaming with healthy earthworms, mole crickets, and warty toads camouflaged against the ground. Fortunately, though, the virus has not proved to be as harmful to salamanders as B. dendrobatidis has been to frogs and toads. Surrey County Council is leap-frogging into action ready for the annual migration of frogs, toads and newts to their breeding grounds for spawning which takes place from late February to May. At least 10 of the 16 original species of amphibians (frogs, toads and salamanders) survived the eruption. As with other toads their skin has a somewhat warty appearance but the distinguishing feature is a dark bar across the head behind the eyes. The Toad Party was against cruelty to all amphibians - particularly toads - but behind the humour was a serious message of care for the environment. 2A contemptible or detestable person (used as a general term of abuse) you're an arrogant little toad Example sentencesExamples No, Joe, you sniveling toad whose pathetic job it is to lie for other liars. This snivelling little toad said with utter contempt in his voice, ‘Oh sure the French have culture.’ Totally avoid toads like him, and look for a crush who respects girls in general - and you in particular! Synonyms wretch informal beast, pig, swine, rat, creep, bastard, louse, snake, skunk, dog, weasel, lowlife, scumbag, heel, stinkpot, stinker, bad lot, no-good, son of a bitch, s.o.b., nasty piece of work British informal scrote Irish informal spalpeen North American informal rat fink, fink, schmuck Australian informal dingo New Zealand informal kuri West Indian informal rass informal, dated rotter, hound, bounder, cad, blighter vulgar slang shit, sod, prick archaic blackguard, dastard, knave, varlet, whoreson Derivatives toadish adjective He'd opened and Rocky had stumbled in just two hours ago, yet he couldn't stand up to his boss, even if he was a toadish slob who had long since lost the will to live and did everything to make sure his employees were also miserable. Example sentencesExamples Hurriedly picking every coin, he stuffed his empty purse and headed for town, joy radiating from his toadish countenance. Teenaged girls frequently run away when they discover the identity of the toadish middle-aged man they're supposed to lose their virginity to at 3 p.m. the next day. The one night stand seems, despite his toadish ways after the event, to be a genuinely kind and intelligent individual, even as he's trying to weasel out of a relationship. It was about two inches long and it looked more toadish than frogish. Origin Old English tādde, tāda, abbreviation of tādige, of unknown origin. Rhymes abode, bestrode, bode, code, commode, corrode, download, encode, erode, explode, forebode, goad, implode, load, lode, middle-of-the-road, mode, node, ode, offload, outrode, road, rode, sarod, Spode, strode, upload, woad Definition of toad in US English: toad nountoʊdtōd 1A tailless amphibian with a short stout body and short legs, typically having dry warty skin that can exude poison. Several families in the order Anura, in particular Bufonidae, which includes the common toad (Bufo bufo) Example sentencesExamples Some amphibians we know today include frogs, toads, newts and salamanders. The marsh supports American toads, midland painted turtles, Blanding's turtles, snapping turtles, and Lake Erie water snakes. The skins of some species of frogs and toads secrete an extraordinary array of defensive chemicals when the animals are seized by predators. There are seven categories of fish, including the basking shark, and the same number of amphibians and reptiles such as turtles, toads, lizards and newts. The sudden arrival of warm wet weather caused a mass night-time migration of frogs, newts and toads to deluge the centre in Barnes. Dutch police in Leeuwarden are trying to find out if drug addicts raided a pet shop and stole three exotic toads whose warty skin is said to induce hallucinations when licked. As with other toads their skin has a somewhat warty appearance but the distinguishing feature is a dark bar across the head behind the eyes. The loam of the junkyard was rich and fertile, streaming with healthy earthworms, mole crickets, and warty toads camouflaged against the ground. The recent warm but wet weather has caused a mass migration of frogs, newts and toads to the Barnes Wetland Centre. Amphibians such as frogs, toads, and salamanders are undergoing rapid population declines, most likely due to fungal disease, climate change, habitat loss, and pollution. A similar story can be told for several other species of toads, frogs, salamanders, alligators, and turtles around the world. The Toad Party was against cruelty to all amphibians - particularly toads - but behind the humour was a serious message of care for the environment. Surrey County Council is leap-frogging into action ready for the annual migration of frogs, toads and newts to their breeding grounds for spawning which takes place from late February to May. Richard and volunteers spent two frantic evenings running up and down the road helping newts, toads and frogs cross the road, fishing them out of drains and covering up the grids. Fortunately, though, the virus has not proved to be as harmful to salamanders as B. dendrobatidis has been to frogs and toads. Cane toads are poisonous, ugly-looking large toads that are a major problem in parts of Australia. At least 10 of the 16 original species of amphibians (frogs, toads and salamanders) survived the eruption. The familiar frogs, toads, and salamanders have been present since at least the Jurassic Period. There are newts, toads, frogs and fish - all of which birds feed on. But, because the liver is missing and there's a hole in the toad's body, the blood vessels and lungs burst and the other organs ooze out, he said. 2A contemptible or detestable person (used as a general term of abuse) you're an arrogant little toad Example sentencesExamples No, Joe, you sniveling toad whose pathetic job it is to lie for other liars. Totally avoid toads like him, and look for a crush who respects girls in general - and you in particular! This snivelling little toad said with utter contempt in his voice, ‘Oh sure the French have culture.’ Synonyms wretch Origin Old English tādde, tāda, abbreviation of tādige, of unknown origin.
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