TOADY in a Sentence
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Example sentences for TOADY, such as:
1. But Connie liked Mr Linley, though she was glad to be spared the toadying of his wife.
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Meanings and Examples of TOADY
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toady
n. person who flatters or defers to others for self-serving reasons; yes man
Classic Sentence:
1 Mr. and Mrs. Pocket had a toady neighbor; a widow lady of that highly sympathetic nature that she agreed with everybody, blessed everybody, and shed smiles and tears on everybody, according to circumstances.
2 But Connie liked Mr Linley, though she was glad to be spared the toadying of his wife.
3 He was educated at home till he was fourteen, surrounded by cheap tutors, free-and-easy but toadying adjutants, and all the usual regimental and staff set.
Example Sentence:
1 Never tell the boss anything he doesn't wish to hear: he doesn't want an independent adviser, he just wants a toady.
2 Fed up with the toadies and flunkies who made up his entourage, the star cried, "Get out, all of you! I'm sick of sycophant!"