Toads, noun (plural)
1. Amphibious organisms belonging to the family Bufonidae, characterized by a stout body, warty skin, short limbs, and often hopping locomotion. These cold-blooded animals are distinguished from frogs by their dry, rougher skin and shorter hind limbs. They usually have poison glands on their skin, which serve as a defense mechanism against predators.
2. Informal term used to refer to a troublesome or unpleasant person. Usually used to express annoyance or mild frustration towards someone's behavior or character.
3. Acronym for Temporary Obstacle Allowing Dampening of Spirits. This humorous acronym has multiple interpretations, including the notion of viewing obstacles as temporary setbacks that, although discouraging, do not permanently dampen one's spirit or enthusiasm.
4. Abbreviation for Test of Adult Basic Education, a standardized assessment designed to measure the academic skills of adult learners who have not completed high school. The TOADS test assesses proficiency in various subject areas, including reading, writing, mathematics, and science.
5. Abbreviation for Transactional Object-Oriented Database System. This term refers to a database management system (DBMS) that combines the features of both transactional and object-oriented databases, allowing for efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation of data in applications requiring both transactional and object-oriented capabilities.
