kotow

12 points English 5 letters Not in frequency data Valid in: North American word list

Definitions

noun

a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

verb

try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

plural kotowspast tense kotowedpresent participle kotowingthird person kotows

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or s

try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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