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    [Verb]  | "kow*tow" | \ ˈkau̇-ˌtau̇ \


    1: to show obsequious deference : fawn

    2: to kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in token of homage, worship, or deep respect


    Origin: 1826 ;

     See: {kowtow:2 };

    [Noun]  | "kowtow" 


    1: an act of kowtowing


    Origin: 1804 ;

     Chinese (Beijing) kòutóu, from kòu to knock + tóu head;

    [Verb]  | "kowtows" 


    1: to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior;


      * e.g., " ... you can try kowtowing to the boss, but he'll see right through you "



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    [Verb]  | "kowtow" 


    1: to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior;


      * e.g., " ... you can try kowtowing to the boss, but he'll see right through you "



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     [ "kowtow" ]

    1: From the Chinese. To grovel, or pay obeisance to.

      * e.g.,  ... If you don't kowtow to the boss, you'll be out of a job. 

     [ "kowtow" ]

    1: To bow deeply with one's head touching the ground. This act of respect is mostly done out of fear, the fear of death or torture. If the situation is tense, it is best to kowtow, and try to gain the smile of the Queen.

      * e.g.,  ... Please kowtow to the Leprechaun Queen, or she will promtly send you to the cookie dungeon and kill you. Have fun! 

     [ "kowtow" ]

    1: To bow deeply with one's head touching the ground. This act of respect is mostly done out of fear, the fear of death or torture. If the situation is tense, it is best to kowtow, and try to gain the smile of the Queen.

      * e.g.,  ... Please kowtow to the Leprechaun Queen, or she will promtly send you to the cookie dungeon and kill you. Have fun! 

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