toad

noun

• 1a tailless amphibian with a short stout body and short legs, typically having dry warty skin that can exude poison.

  • Several families in the order Anura, in particular Bufonidae, which includes the common toad (Bufo bufo)

• 2a contemptible or detestable person (used as a general term of abuse):you’re an arrogant little toad