kowtowˈkaʊˈtaʊ, -ˌtaʊ, ˈkoʊ-
kowtow (v)
- present
- kowtows
- past
- kowtowed
- past participle
- kowtowed
- present participle
- kowtowing
kowtow (n)
English Definitions:
kowtow, kotow (verb)
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
scrape, kowtow, genuflect (verb)
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up (verb)
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
"He is always kowtowing to his boss"
kowtow (Noun)
The act of kowtowing.
kowtow (Verb)
To kneel and bow low enough to touch one's forehead to the ground.
kowtow (Verb)
To bow very deeply.
kowtow (Verb)
To act in a very submissive manner.
Kowtow
Kowtow, which is borrowed from kòu tóu in Mandarin Chinese, is the act of deep respect shown by prostration, that is, kneeling and bowing so low as to have one's head touching the ground. An alternative Chinese term is ketou, however the meaning is somewhat altered: kòu has the general meaning of knock, whereas kē has the general meaning of "touch upon", tóu meaning head. In Han Chinese culture, the kowtow is the highest sign of reverence. It was widely used to show reverence for one's elders, superiors, and especially the Emperor, as well as for religious and cultural objects of worship. In modern times, usage of the kowtow has become much reduced.
Kowtow
A kowtow is the act of deep respect shown by prostration, that is, kneeling and bowing so low as to have one's head touching the ground. In Sinospheric culture, the kowtow is the highest sign of reverence. It was widely used to show reverence for one's elders, superiors, and especially the Emperor of China, as well as for religious and cultural objects of worship. In modern times, usage of the kowtow has been reduced.
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