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Kotow Common

Kotow has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

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

2

Alternative spelling of kowtow

Verb
1

try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

"He is always kowtowing to his boss"

2

Alternative spelling of kowtow

See Also
kotowing kotows
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
bow flatter
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
curry favor
Rhyming Words
tow stow mtow betow mgtow kowtow mostow unstow bestow fastow bartow migtow bultow apatow on tow in tow padstow bristow barstow ski tow
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