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Definitions for Kowtower
[1] to act in an obsequious manner; show servile deference.
[2] to touch the forehead to the ground while kneeling, as an act of worship, reverence, apology, etc., especially in former Chinese custom.
[3] the act of kowtowing.
[4] to touch the forehead to the ground as a sign of deference: a former Chinese custom
[5] (often foll by to) to be servile or obsequious (towards)
[6] the act of kowtowing
Words related to Kowtower
kowtowpander, genuflect, fawn, court, flatter, bow, stoop, fold, cower, prostrate, cringe, kneel
Words nearby Kowtower
kowtowkowaiti, koweit, kowhai, kowhaiwhai, kowloon, kowtow, koyukon, kozani, kozhikode, kozlov, košice
Origin of Kowtower
First recorded in 1795–1805, kowtow is from the Chinese word kòutóu literally, knock (one's) head
Other words from Kowtower
kow·tow·er , noun
Word origin for Kowtower
C19: from Chinese k'o t'ou, from k'o to strike, knock + t'ou head
Synonyms for Kowtower
apple-polisher, ass-kisser, backscratcher, backslapper, bootlicker, brownnose, doter, fawner, flatterer, flunky, kiss-ass, lackey, minion, teacher's pet, yes-man, yes-person