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Toadyish

Definition:

(adjective) Displaying excessive flattery or obsequious behavior, resembling a toady.

Senses:

1. Showing exaggerated admiration towards someone in an attempt to win favor or gain advantages.
2. Behaving in a servile manner, especially towards someone in power.

Usages:

• Popular usage: In social circles, people often notice toadyish behavior when individuals excessively praise others to gain their approval.
• Local usage: Within the local community, politicians who constantly flatter influential leaders are often labeled as toadyish.

Sample Sentences:

1. The aspiring actor's toadyish behavior towards the famous director didn't go unnoticed.
2. She realized her friend's compliments were merely toadyish attempts to borrow money.
3. Employees who constantly engage in toadyish behavior create a toxic work environment.
4. The politician's toadyish approach towards the powerful lobbyist led to suspicions of corruption.

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