Kowtowing

verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.verbTo grovel, act in a very submissive manner.

2.verbTo kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.

3.verbTo bow very deeply.

4.nounThe act of one who kowtows; a submissive bow.

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