What does toad mean?
Toad means An amphibian, a kind of frog (order Anura) with shorter hindlegs and a drier, wartier skin, many in family Bufonidae..
Toad
/toʊd/ · noun
Meaning
An amphibian, a kind of frog (order Anura) with shorter hindlegs and a drier, wartier skin, many in family Bufonidae..
Definitions by Sense
- An amphibian, a kind of frog (order Anura) with shorter hindlegs and a drier, wartier skin, many in family Bufonidae.
- (derogatory) A contemptible or unpleasant person.
- (derogatory) An ugly person.
- (Internet, informal, transitive) To expel (a user) permanently from a MUD or similar system, so that their account is deleted.
Example Sentences
Shortly he heard the trolls coming. They had a fiddler with them, and some began dancing, while others fell to eating the Christmas fare on the table - some fried bacon, and some fried frogs and toads, and other nasty things which they had brought with them.
Word Forms
- toads
- tode
- twoad
- toading
- toaded
Synonyms for toad
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When Should You Use Toad?
Use toad when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for toad?
Common synonyms include pad, paddock, anuran, salientian.
What is the opposite of toad?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use toad in a sentence?
Shortly he heard the trolls coming. They had a fiddler with them, and some began dancing, while others fell to eating the Christmas fare on the table - some fried bacon, and some fried frogs and toads, and other nasty things which they had brought with them.
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