Definition of
kotow has definitions from the field of Chinese
1
[ verb ] tray to gain favor by cringing or flattering

Synonyms

toady truckle bootlick kowtow suck_up fawn

Examples

"He is always kowtowing to his boss"

Related terms

flatter court_favor truckling apple_polisher kowtow sycophant

2
[ noun ] (Chinese) a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

Synonyms

kowtow

Related terms

bow fawn

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Similar Spelling

kowtow koto Kott Kohut Koweit koodoo Kohout

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