Overview of noun curtsy

The noun curtsy has 1 sense

• curtsy, curtsey -- (bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women)

Overview of verb curtsy

The verb curtsy has 2 senses

• curtsy, curtsey -- (bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting)


• 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")