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curtsy

/kˈɝtsi/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

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

verb

  1. bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
  2. make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
    “She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand”

Synonyms for curtsy

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