Kowtow, which describes the act of kneeling and touching one’s head to the ground to show respect, used to be a custom in Chinese culture. Now it refers to acting like you're doing that, whether you actually bow or not.
The same as
Noun
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
Verb
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
Verb
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
n. & v. i.
The same as Kotow.
Kowtow
I have salaamed and kowtowed to him.
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