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toad
[tohd]
noun
any of various tailless amphibians that are close relatives of the frogs in the order Anura and that typically have dry, warty skin and are terrestrial or semiterrestrial in habit.
Also called true toad.a toad of the widespread and chiefly terrestrial family Bufonidae, having relatively short hind legs used in hopping and often having at the shoulders swellings containing glands that, along with the skin, secrete an irritating fluid in defense.
any of various toadlike animals, as certain lizards.
a person or thing as an object of disgust or aversion.
toad
/ əʊ /
noun
any anuran amphibian of the class Bufonidae, such as Bufo bufo ( common toad ) of Europe. They are similar to frogs but are more terrestrial, having a drier warty skin
any of various similar amphibians of different families
a loathsome person
Other 51Թ Forms
- toadish adjective
- toadlike adjective
- toadishness noun
- toadless adjective
- ˈٴDz徱 adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of toad1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of toad1
Example Sentences
These days the trout are few, but you’ll fall asleep listening to the nearby frogs and toads serenading the night from their river homes.
You can almost hear Trump burping out “Nip it. Nip it. Nip it in the bud,” like a corpulent toad with the face and voice of Deputy Fife.
Dragonfly numbers have soared as have frogs and toads.
"I put a toad in a pothole – not a real toad – and wrote: 'This is my favourite Sunday dish.' And people either get it or they don't."
Dad’s too preoccupied to fully react, however: Bug is busy trying to pay for the wedding with an exotic toad from Colorado.
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