Toadeater
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Toadeater is a noun meaning (archaic, derogatory) A fawning, obsequious parasite; a low sycophant or flatterer.
Meaning
(archaic, derogatory) A fawning, obsequious parasite; a low sycophant or flatterer.
Example Sentences
You're too zealous a toadeater, and betray yourself.
1819, J. Wilson, Complete Dictionary of Astrology "Horary Questions", Of Theft. a chaplain, tutor, toadeater, or some superior servant
Not that he was what is commonly called a Screw; that is to say he was not a mere screw; but he was acute and malicious; saw everybody's worth and position at a glance; could not bear to expend his choice wines and costly viands on hangers-on and toad-eaters, though at the same time no man encouraged and required hangers-on and toad-eaters more.
Word Forms
- toadeaters
- toad-eater
- toad eater
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include toad eater, toady, toadier, parasite, toad, footlicker.
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