Noun has 1 sense

• kowtow(n = noun.communication) kotow - a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission;

Derived form verb kowtow₁, verb kowtow₂

Verb has 2 senses

• kowtow(v = verb.motion) genuflect, scrape - bend the knees and bow in a servile manner;

Derived form noun kowtow₁
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s PP

• kowtow(v = verb.communication) bootlick, fawn, kotow, suck up, toady, truckle - try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"


Derived form noun kowtow₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s PP