Definition of kotow
English to English noun - a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
source: WordNet 3.0 - 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.
source: Webster 1913 verb - try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
He is always kowtowing to his boss.
source: WordNet 3.0 - To perform the kotow.
source: Webster 1913
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kotow, kowtow, koto, kyoto, katoto, kuto, kota, kwota, katao, kt, kiddow, koodoo, koudou, katwâ, koweit, koaita, ket, kat, kakatoe, key out
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