toady
intermediateB2/ˈtoʊ.di/ · toad-y
A person who flatters another for personal gain; a sycophant.
Meanings
A person who flatters another for personal gain; a sycophant.
ایسا شخص جو ذاتی فائدے کے لئے دوسرے کی ستائش کرتا ہے؛ چاپلوس۔
چاپلوس
chaploos
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- toady to someone
- toadying behavior
- a court toady
Example Sentences
He is nothing but a toady to his boss, constantly flattering her.
وہ اپنی باس کے لئے صرف ایک چاپلوس ہے، ہمیشہ اس کی ستائش کرتا ہے۔
Woh apni baas ke liye sirf ek chaploos hai, hamesha is ki setaish karta hai.
In a world full of toadies, it's hard to find genuine friends.
چاپلوسوں سے بھری دنیا میں، حقیقی دوست ڈھونڈنا مشکل ہے۔
Chaplooston se bhari duniya mein, haqeeqi dost dhoondna mushkil hai.
The politician surrounded himself with toadies who only agreed with him.
سیاستدان نے اپنے ارد گرد ایسے چاپلوس جمع کر لئے جو صرف اس سے اتفاق کرتے تھے۔
Siyasatdan ne apne aird gird aise chaploos jama kar liye jo sirf us se ittefaq karte the.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a toad who flatters another animal to get food.
Imagine a toad bowing low to a king, trying to win favor.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چاپلوسوں کے درمیاں خود کو ممتاز رکھو، یہ دنیا وارثوں کی نہیں جوڑوں کی ہے۔
Chaplooston ke darmiyan khud ko mumtaz rakho, yeh duniya warithon ki nahin jodon ki hai.
Amidst flatterers, keep yourself distinguished, this world belongs not to heirs but to alliances.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چاپلوسی میں وفا نہ سمجھو.
Chaploosi mein wafa na samjho.
Do not mistake flattery for loyalty.
📖 Etymology
Origin: unknown "toady" — a person who flatters or ingratiates themselves to someone in power
First known use: 18th century
The term 'toady' originated in the early 18th century, derived from 'toad-eater,' referring to someone who fawns or flatters another for personal gain. Over time, it has evolved into the simpler form we use today.