eng: kotow

Information
has URI	http://lexvo.org/id/term/eng/kotow

Meaning
means	(noun) a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission kotow, kowtow
means	(verb) try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss" kotow, truckle, bootlick, suck up, kowtow, fawn, toady