curtsy (n.)

  1. bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women

    [ Syn: curtsey , curtsey ]

    curtsy (v.)

  1. bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting

    [ Syn: curtsey ]

  2. make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; She curtsied when she shook the Queens hand

    [ Syn: bob ]

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