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toadyism

toad·y
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [toh-dee]
    • /ˈtoʊ di/
    • /ˈtəʊ.dɪɪzm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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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