toa
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Plural
toadies
1
a person who behaves obsequiously to gain advantage from someone powerful
- The minister was followed by a crowd of toadies who praised his every decision.
- He was nothing more than a toady, always fetching coffee and laughing at the boss's unfunny jokes.
- She had no respect for the toadies who populated the royal court.
- The critic was accused of being a toady for the film industry after his glowing review.
- Every powerful leader attracts a circle of toadies who shield them from criticism.
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