noun
toad
tohd
noun
1
A squat, warty-skinned amphibian related to frogs, typically with drier skin and shorter legs.
"A toad hopped across the garden path after the rain."
2
An unpleasant or contemptible person.
"He called his ex-business partner a toad for cheating him out of his share."
How to Use Toad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bumpy-skinned, land-dwelling relative of the frog; also used as an insult for a despicable person.
Common mistake
Toads generally have drier, warty skin and live more on land, while frogs tend to have smooth, moist skin and stay closer to water.
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Word Forms
toaded past tense, toads plural, toads singular
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Etymology
From Old English tāde, of uncertain older origin, related to similar words in Scots and Scandinavian languages.