kotow
1. 磕头：koto 古筝 | kotow 磕头 | kotwal 警察局长
noun
1. a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
Synonym: kowtow
verb
1. kotow
1. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
e.g. He is always kowtowing to his boss
Synonym: fawn toady truckle bootlick kowtow suck up