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Definition of Kotow
1. Verb. Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering. "Sam and Sue kotow"; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
Exact synonyms: Bootlick, Fawn, Kowtow, Suck Up, Toady, Truckle
Generic synonyms: Blandish, Flatter
Specialized synonyms: Court Favor, Court Favour, Curry Favor, Curry Favour
Derivative terms: Bootlicker, Fawner, Kowtow, Toady, Truckler, Truckling
Generic synonyms: Blandish, Flatter
Specialized synonyms: Court Favor, Court Favour, Curry Favor, Curry Favour
Derivative terms: Bootlicker, Fawner, Kowtow, Toady, Truckler, Truckling
2. Noun. A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission.
Definition of Kotow
1. n. The prostration made by mandarins and others to their superiors, either as homage or worship, by knocking the forehead on the ground. There are degrees in the rite, the highest being expressed by three knockings.
2. v. i. To perform the kotow.
Definition of Kotow
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of kowtow) ¹
2. Verb. (alternative spelling of kowtow) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Kotow
1. to kowtow [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: kowtow
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