Kowtow

verb
'kaʊ'taʊ

Noun

  • a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

    Similar:Kotow
    Type of:BowObeisanceBowing

Verb

  • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

    He is always kowtowing to his boss

    Similar:BootlickFawnKotowToadyTruckle
    Type of:FlatterBlandish
  • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

    Type of:Bow

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