Definitions for curtsy

Overview of noun curtsy

The noun curtsy has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. curtsy, curtsey

(bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women)

Overview of verb curtsy

The verb curtsy has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. curtsy, curtsey

(bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting)

2. curtsy, bob

(make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand")