curtsy

Plural: curtsies

Noun

• bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
• Alternative spelling of curtsey.

Verb

Verb Forms: curtsied, curtsying, curtsies

• To perform a polite bow, typically by women, as a sign of respect.
• bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
• make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
• Alternative spelling of curtsey.

Examples

• She would CURTSY before placing a high-scoring word, a playful pre-bingo ritual.

Synonyms

bob, curtsey

Anagrams of curtsy