Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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kotow | Yes | No | Yes | No |
toady | Yes | No | Yes | No |
kotow (noun) | toady (noun) |
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a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission | a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage |
kotow (verb) | toady (verb) |
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try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | try to gain favor by cringing or flattering |