kowtowing
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 kow·tow n. Pronunciation: ( ˌ )kau ̇ - ' tau ̇ , ' kau ̇ - ˌ Function: noun Etymology: Chinese (Beijing) kòutóu, from kòu to knock + tóu head Date: 1804 : an act of kowtowing]]> 2 kowtow n. Function: intransitive verb Date: 1826 1 : to show obsequious deference : FAWN < kowtow s to the boss> 2 : to kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in token of homage, worship, or deep respect]]>