Hyphenation of kowtow

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word kowtow? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

kow-tow

Definitions of kowtow:

1.
A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
2.
Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
3.
Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
He is always kowtowing to his boss

Synonyms of kowtow:

noun kotow, bow, bowing, obeisance
verb scrape, genuflect, bow
verb fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kotow, suck up, flatter, blandish

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