noun
Uncommon
toad
tohd
Toad (noun) means a squat, warty-skinned amphibian related to frogs, typically with drier skin and shorter legs. Example: “A toad hopped across the garden path after the rain.”
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
- Plural
- toads
- Third person singular
- toads
- Past tense
- toaded
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A _____ hopped across the garden path after the rain.
Etymology
From Old English tāde, of uncertain older origin, related to similar words in Scots and Scandinavian languages.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for toad
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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.
