Definitions for: Kowtow


[n] a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
[v] tray to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
[v] bend the knees and bow in a servile manner



Webster (1913) Definition: Kow*tow", n. & v. i.
The same as Kotow.

I have salaamed and kowtowed to him. --H. James.

Synonyms: bootlick, fawn, genuflect, kotow, kotow, scrape, suck up, toady, truckle

See Also: blandish, bow, bow, bowing, court favor, court favour, curry favor, curry favour, flatter, obeisance

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