The word is Chinese. I thought it was of Old English etymology.
kowtow noun The act of kowtowing. Etymology: From 叩頭 / 叩头 (kau3 tau4) kau3 ‘knock’ + tau4 ‘head’; Chinese 叩頭 / 叩头 (kòutóu) kòu ‘knock’ + tóu ‘head’. kowtow verb To kneel and bow low enough to touch one's forehead to the ground. ... kowtow verb To bow very deeply. ... kowtow verb To act in a very submissive manner. ...
The word is Chinese. I thought it was of Old English etymology.
kowtow noun The act of kowtowing. Etymology: From 叩頭 / 叩头 (kau3 tau4) kau3 ‘knock’ + tau4 ‘head’; Chinese 叩頭 / 叩头 (kòutóu) kòu ‘knock’ + tóu ‘head’.
kowtow verb To kneel and bow low enough to touch one's forehead to the ground. ...
kowtow verb To bow very deeply. ...
kowtow verb To act in a very submissive manner. ...
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