DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
kowtow
/'kaʊ'taʊ/ · kaʊtaʊ
Kowtow has 2 syllables: kow · tow.
kow
01
tow
02
verb. Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner.
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.
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