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A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

English: kowtow, kotow

Less certain link between this word and this sense.

Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

English: fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up

Bahasa: ampu

Less certain link between this word and this sense.