In literature, “toady” is used not only as a descriptive label for an ingratiating, sycophantic character but also as a deliberately ironic proper name that encapsulates social commentary. In works like The Wind in the Willows, the term is deployed both humorously and critically to denote a character whose overt flattery and self-importance are met with ambivalence by others ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7]). Meanwhile, authors such as Thackeray and Thomas Hughes use “toady” to underscore the demeaning nature of servile behavior within social hierarchies, thereby critiquing the moral compromises of those who seek favor through obsequiousness ([8], [9], [10], [11]). Additionally, references that cast characters such as Toady Lion in satirical, self-referential roles further reveal the term’s versatility as both a symbol of corruption and an object of humor ([12], [13], [14]). This varied employment of “toady” enriches character dynamics and offers a subtle yet pointed reflection on the interplay of power, pride, and subservience in society.