toady
The origin and history of toady.
Etymology
A shortened form of "toad-eater" — originally a quack doctor's assistant who pretended to eat toads (thought poisonous) so the doctor could "cure" them, hence a servile helper.
The origin and history of toady.
A shortened form of "toad-eater" — originally a quack doctor's assistant who pretended to eat toads (thought poisonous) so the doctor could "cure" them, hence a servile helper.