Curtsey Definition & Meaning

curtsey
noun
  1. bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
verb
  1. bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting

"Curtsey" in song lyrics

See how curtsey is used in real songs:

  • "Who made a remarkable curtsey;"
    An Old Lady Of Chertsey
  • "The dame made a curtsey,"
    Old Mother Hubbard
  • "does kentucky still have dower and curtsey"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "curtsey"

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