Meaning of the word curtsy in English
What does curtsy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
curtsy
US /ˈkɝːt.si/
UK /ˈkɝːt.si/
Verb
1.
to bend quickly at the knees, with one foot in front of the other, especially to show respect. This is traditionally done in formal situations, especially by women and girls:
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People he met in the street bowed and curtsied.
Noun
1.
a movement in which a girl or woman bends quickly at the knees, with one foot in front of the other, especially to show respect:
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She gave a curtsy before presenting the flowers to the princess.
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