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Word: Kowtow
Speech Type: Verb
early 19th century: from Chinese kētóu, from kē ‘knock’ + tóu ‘head’
ˌkaʊˈtaʊ
act in an excessively subservient manner
Short Definition:act in very subservient manner
Examples:- she didn't have to kowtow to a boss
kneel and touch the ground with the forehead in worship or submission as part of Chinese custom.
Short Definition:kneel and touch ground with forehead in worship or submission as part of Chinese custom
Word: Kowtow
Speech Type: Noun
ˌkaʊˈtaʊ
an act of kowtowing as part of Chinese custom.
Short Definition:act of kowtowing as part of Chinese custom
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