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- [toh-dee]
- /ˈtoʊ di/
- /ˈtəʊ.dɪɪzm/
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- [toh-dee]
- /ˈtoʊ di/
Definitions of toadyism word
- noun plural toadyism an obsequious flatterer; sycophant. 1
- verb with object toadyism to be the toady to. 1
- verb without object toadyism to be a toady. 1
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Origin of toadyism
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90; toad + -y2
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Parts of speech for Toadyism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
toadyism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
toadyism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for toadyism
noun toadyism
- cajolery — persuasion by flattery or promises; wheedling; coaxing.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- flummery — oatmeal or flour boiled with water until thick.
- hokum — out-and-out nonsense; bunkum.
- ingratiation — to establish (oneself or someone else) in the favor or good graces of someone, especially by deliberate effort (usually followed by with): He ingratiated himself with all the guests. She ingratiated her colleagues with her well-researched project proposal.
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