Toady has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
2
A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious lackey or minion.
Verb
1
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
"He is always kowtowing to his boss"
2
To behave like a toady (to someone).
Adjective
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