Verboticism: Kowcow

'My new boyfriend is so polite and so sophisticated.'

DEFINITION: v. To agree with someone, not because they are right, but because it would be rude, or unwise, to correct them.

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Kowcow

Created by: w5lf9s

Pronunciation: kou.kou

Sentence: He is such a damn kowcow. Never opens his mouth and if he does, only to agree with everyone around him.

Etymology: to kowtow (bend the knees and bow in a servile manner) + cower (show submission or fear)

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