Toadying: meaning, definitions and examples
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toadying
[ ˈtəʊdiɪŋ ]
flattering behavior
Toadying is the act of behaving in a subservient or sycophantic manner, often to gain favor or advantage from someone in a position of power. It involves excessive flattery, fawning, and ingratiating behavior.
Synonyms
fawning, obsequious, subservient, sycophantic
Examples of usage
- He was constantly toadying to the boss in hopes of a promotion.
- She resented his toadying behavior towards the wealthy clients.
- The politician was known for his toadying to the wealthy donors.
Translations
Translations of the word "toadying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bajulação
🇮🇳 चापलूसी
🇩🇪 Schmeichelei
🇮🇩 penjilatan
🇺🇦 підлабузництво
🇵🇱 podlizywanie się
🇯🇵 お世辞
🇫🇷 flagornerie
🇪🇸 adulación
🇹🇷 yalakalık
🇰🇷 아첨
🇸🇦 تملق
🇨🇿 podlézání
🇸🇰 podlizovanie
🇨🇳 奉承
🇸🇮 prilizovanje
🇮🇸 smjað
🇰🇿 жағыну
🇬🇪 ფლიდობა
🇦🇿 yaltaklanma
🇲🇽 adulación
Word origin
The word 'toadying' originated from the verb 'toad' which means to behave obsequiously or flatteringly towards someone in a servile way. The term evolved over time to describe the act of excessive flattery or ingratiating behavior towards someone in a position of power.