What is another word for toadyish?
Pronunciation: [tˈə͡ʊdɪɪʃ] (IPA) 
Toadyish is a term used to describe someone who is excessively obedient or flattering to gain the favor of someone in authority. Synonyms for toadyish include sycophantic, obsequious, fawning, and groveling. Sycophantic implies insincerity, insinuating that the person is trying to curry favor through flattery without truly believing in what they are saying. Obsequious suggests an almost servile attitude, while fawning is used to describe someone who is excessively flattering in a way that may seem desperate. Groveling suggests humiliation or subservience as a means to get what one wants. All of these words describe behavior that is meant to gain favor through excessive flattery.
