kowtow

Pronunciation:  US [ˈkaʊˌtaʊ] UK [ˌkaʊˈtaʊ]
  • v.Kowtow; Kow; grovelling; Beck
  • n.Kowtow
  • WebKowtow and bow; kowtow
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