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toady in Italian

toady in Italian is ruffiano, adulatore, lacchè — toady means someone who flatters and fawns over others, especially those in power, to gain favor.

toady in Italian

ruffiano
noun
A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious, servile lackey or minion.
adulatore
noun
A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious, servile lackey or minion.
lacchè
noun
A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious, servile lackey or minion.
leccaculo
noun
A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious, servile lackey or minion.
lecchino
noun
A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious, servile lackey or minion.

What does "toady" mean?

  1. noun Someone who flatters and fawns over others, especially those in power, to gain favor.
    "The manager surrounded himself with toadies who never questioned his decisions."
  2. verb To act in a servile, flattering way toward someone.
    "He toadied to the board members whenever they visited."
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toady in a sentence

  • The manager surrounded himself with toadies who never questioned his decisions.
  • He toadied to the board members whenever they visited.

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What is "toady" in Italian?

"toady" in Italian is ruffiano, adulatore, lacchè. toady means: Someone who flatters and fawns over others, especially those in power, to gain favor.

How do you use "toady" in a sentence?

Example: "The manager surrounded himself with toadies who never questioned his decisions." In Italian, "toady" is ruffiano, adulatore, lacchè.

Are there other ways to say "toady" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "toady": ruffiano, adulatore, lacchè, leccaculo, lecchino.

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