toadly

adj — 2 senses

toadly

adj

Etymology From toad + -ly.

1

Of, relating to, or resembling a toad; toadish.

  • It wasn't clear if she was more toadly than ever, but she was certainly more of a toad than ever.2007, Bruce Coville, Gary A. Lippincott, Jennifer Murdley's Toad: A Magic Shop Book:
  • “My toadly stepmother.” “You brought your wicked stepmother to your wedding?” asked Cara in astonishment.2010, Bruce Coville, The Last Hunt:
Synonyms
toadish, toadlike
Related terms
anuran, batrachian, froggish, froggy, froglike, frogly, ranine, salientian

toadly

adj

Etymology From a corruption of towardly (“comely, nice, pleasant, queem”).

1

UK, Dialectal Quiet; gentle; docile; easily managed; kindly; well-contented.

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