Dictionary Check: kowtow
"kowtow" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
verb
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
verb
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
Example:
"He is always kowtowing to his boss"
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