toad
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Noun — A squat, warty-skinned amphibian related to frogs, typically with drier skin and shorter legs.
Etymology
From Old English tāde, of uncertain older origin, related to similar words in Scots and Scandinavian languages.
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What does “toad” mean?
The word “toad” means a squat, warty-skinned amphibian related to frogs, typically with drier skin and shorter legs. In plain terms, a bumpy-skinned, land-dwelling relative of the frog; also used as an insult for a despicable person.
How do you pronounce “toad”?
“Toad” is pronounced tohd (/toʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “toad” in a sentence?
Here is “toad” used in a sentence: “A toad hopped across the garden path after the rain.”
What part of speech is “toad”?
“Toad” is a noun.
Where does the word “toad” come from?
The word “toad” comes from Old English. From Old English tāde, of uncertain older origin, related to similar words in Scots and Scandinavian languages.
Is “toad” a common word?
“Toad” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “toad” have?
“Toad” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a squat, warty-skinned amphibian related to frogs, typically with drier skin and shorter legs.