Kow tow is an Asian derivative which means simply to bow to pay respect. On the other hand cow tailing means sucking it up to please someone else and has little to do about respect.

Also Know, what is cow tail? Cow Tales are chewy snack sticks made of caramel and filled with cream. They are not made from actual cows tails. Original size Cow Tales® are available in four kick-awesome flavors: caramel, strawberry, apple, and chocolate.

One may also ask, what does tail mean in slang?

usage note for tail The meanings “sexual intercourse” and “female sexual partner” are both vulgar slang. When referring to a person, the term tail is usually used with disparaging intent and perceived as insulting.

Where did the idiom have a cow come from?

The phrase “dont have a cowhas been around for decades, as far back as the 1950s. While the exact origin isnt clear, it appears that there was a British saying along the same line, however it referenced “having kittens” rather than a cow.