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noun • a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission verb • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | ||||
| 44% | 5 | To lick someone's boots metaphorically | ||
noun • An abject, cowardly person who submits tamely to others. verb • To submit tamely to others. | ||||
| 35% | 4 | Some people who lick your boots are repulsive | ||
adjective satellite • very bad • soft and sticky | ||||
Lick Someones Boots
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KOWTOW which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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KOWTOW
Updated: October 13, 2023
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