Definitions

1. noun

a toad that is supposed to have been seen in the vicinity of a brewery, and is often considered a good omen for the quality of the beer.

“The legend of the hoptoad has become a fun part of brewery folklore.”

2. verb

to see a toad in the vicinity of a brewery, often considered a good omen for the quality of the beer.

“The brewer claimed that a hoptoad was spotted in the brewery last week, which he took as a sign of a great harvest.”