English noun: curtsy | |||
1. | curtsy (communication) bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women | ||
Synonyms | curtsey | ||
Broader (hypernym) | gesture, motion, reverence | ||
English verb: curtsy | |||
1. | curtsy (motion) bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting | ||
Synonyms | curtsey | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bow | ||
2. | curtsy (communication) make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect | ||
Samples | She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand. | ||
Synonyms | bob | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | greet, recognise, recognize | ||
Entail | bow, bow down | ||