| 释义 |
toady
I. \ˈtōdē, -di\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: toad (I) + -y (adjective suffix)
1. : resembling a toad especially in lack of beauty or grace : hideous
2. : full of toads
< a toady path >
II. noun
(-es)
Etymology: toad (I) + -y (n. suffix)
: a truckler to the rich or powerful : sycophant, toadeater 2
Synonyms: see parasite
III. verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
transitive verb
: to play the toady to : fawn upon with sycophancy
intransitive verb
: to behave in the manner of a toady : engage in excessive deference and attention through motives of self-interest |