Definition of KOTOW

kotow

Meanings

Plural: kotows

Noun

  • a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
  • Alternative spelling of kowtow.

Verb

  • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
  • Alternative spelling of kowtow.

Synonyms

bootlick, fawn, kowtow, suck up, toady, truckle

Scrabble Score: 12

kotow is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
kotow is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
kotow is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

kotow is a valid Words With Friends word