Curtsy Definition & Meaning
curtsy
- noun
- bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
- verb
- bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
- make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand"
"Curtsy" in song lyrics
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"And she dropped me a curtsy."
— Pippen Hill
Words that rhyme with curtsy
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- What does curtsy mean?
- bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand"
- What part of speech is curtsy?
- Curtsy is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does curtsy have?
- Curtsy has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).