hoptoad en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhɒp.təʊd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (US) audio
- /ˈhɑp.toʊd/ (General-American)
Etymology
From hop + toad.
Meanings
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(US) A toad.
I'd like to turn her into a fat, old hoptoad.
1959, Sleeping Beauty:Jumpin' hoptoads!
1963, The Sword in the Stone:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hoptoads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |