Toady (noun)

A person who acts obsequiously or subserviently towards someone in order to gain favor or advantage.

Origin:

Derived from the word "toad" which means a person who is eager to please others, especially in a servile way.

Examples:

1. He was a toady, always agreeing with his boss and never standing up for himself.
2. She was a toady, always flattering the teacher in hopes of getting a better grade.
3. The new employee was a toady, always agreeing with his colleagues and never offering a dissenting opinion.
4. The toady always hung around the rich and famous, hoping to get a piece of their fame and fortune.
5. He was a toady, always trying to please the crowd and never standing up for his own beliefs.