KOWTOW

(noun) a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
synonyms : kotow
(verb) try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
"He is always kowtowing to his boss"
synonyms : bootlick , fawn , kotow , suck up , toady , truckle
(verb) bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
synonyms : genuflect , scrape

Mnemonics for kowtow

(Tag: Eng) Sounds like kow -> go tow -> toe. Kowtow is "go toe" and hence go and touch others toe
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