kotow
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Noun | 1. | kotow - a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission |
Verb | 1. | kotow - try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss" court favor, court favour, curry favor, curry favour - seek favor by fawning or flattery; "This employee is currying favor with his superordinates" |
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