KOWTOW

/ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 16

Scrabble letter values: K5O1W4T1O1W4 = 16

Definition

  1. noun a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission. — synonyms: kotow
  2. verb bend the knees and bow in a servile manner. — synonyms: scrape, genuflect
  3. verb try to gain favor by cringing or flattering. — synonyms: fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kotow, suck_up

Examples

  • “He is always kowtowing to his boss”

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