Synonyms for kowtower
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kou-tou, -tou, koh- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkaʊˈtaʊ, -ˌtaʊ, ˈkoʊ- |
Top 10 synonyms for kowtower
Définition of kowtower
Origin :- also kow-tow, 1804, from Chinese k'o-t'ou custom of touching the ground with the forehead to show respect or submission, literally "knock the head," from k'o "knock, bump" + t'ou "head." The verb in the figurative sense of "act in an obsequious manner" is from 1826. Related: Kowtowed; kowtowing.
- As in brownnoser : noun sycophant, toady
- As in yes man : noun someone following orders without question
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