kowtowed

We have found lemma(root) word of kowtowed : kowtow.

Definitions


[ˌkaʊˈtaʊ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- act in an excessively subservient manner
(e.g: she didn't have to kowtow to a boss)

- kneel and touch the ground with the forehead in worship or submission as part of Chinese custom


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Origin:
early 19th century: from Chinese kētóu, from kē ‘knock’ + tóu ‘head’


[ˌkaʊˈtaʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act of kowtowing as part of Chinese custom


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: from Chinese kētóu, from kē ‘knock’ + tóu ‘head’




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