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    toady
    /ˈtəʊdi/

    noun

    • 1. a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important.
    • 2. a pufferfish. Australian

    verb

    • 1. act in an obsequious way: "she imagined him toadying to his rich clients"

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  2. www.oxfordreference.com › display › 10Toady - Oxford Reference

    Sep 18, 2024 · "toady" published on by null. A person who behaves obsequiously to someone important. Recorded from the early 19th century, the word is said to be a contraction of toad-eater, a charlatan's assistant who ate toads; toads were regarded as poisonous, and the assistant's survival was thought to be due to the efficacy of the charlatan's remedy.

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    2 days ago · Definition: (adjective) Without precedent; unparalleled. Synonyms: new. Usage: It was a time of unexampled prosperity, and the once poor family was able to move to a lovely mansion in an affluent neighborhood. Discuss.

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    Sep 10, 2024 · It is a person’s actions, rather than their words or job title, that inspire trust and commitment. Get to know and directly engage with senior McKinsey experts on leadership.

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    Sep 24, 2024 · Toadie’s journey from troubled class clown (complete with resplendent mullet) to clean-cut lawyer is one of Erinsborough’s greatest success stories. “Ryan is a beloved Neighbours cast member ...

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    2 days ago · How is adolescence defined? Adolescence is the transitional phase of growth and development between childhood and adulthood. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines an adolescent as any person between ages 10 and 19.

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    Sep 13, 2024 · Laws of thermodynamics, four relations underlying thermodynamics, the branch of physics concerning heat, work, temperature, and energy and the transfer of such energy. The first and second laws were formally stated in works by German physicist Rudolf Clausius and Scottish physicist William Thomson.