kowtow

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This rhyming Chinese word for acting in a servile manner literally means "knock one's head" kowtow $800 DJ FOREIGN WORDS & PHRASES 2008-06-25 #5493
This rhyming Chinese word means to touch one's head to the ground in respect, or to act servile kowtow $800 DJ FOREIGN WORDS & PHRASES 1992-01-03 #1695
From Chinese for knocking the forehead on the ground while kneeling, it's showing servile deference to kowtow $1,000 DJ FOREIGN PHRASES 1986-02-11 #372
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