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kowtow
('k/AU/'t/AU/ )

noun (n)

  • a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
    mantan cina dari tanah dengan adat menyentuh dahi sebagai tanda penghormatan atau penyerahan
    Synonym:
    kotow
    source: wordnet30
  • The same as Kotow.
    sama seperti kotow u/ u.
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
    tekuk lutut dan membungkuk di sebuah cara perhambaan
    Synonym:
    genuflect, scrape
    source: wordnet30
  • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
    mencoba untuk mengambil hati oleh ngeri atau menyanjung
    Example:
    He is always kowtowing to his boss.
    Synonym:
    bootlick, fawn, kotow, suck up, toady, truckle
    source: wordnet30