English noun: curtsey | |||
| 1. | curtsey (communication) bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women | ||
| Synonyms | curtsy | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | gesture, motion, reverence | ||
English verb: curtsey | |||
| 1. | curtsey (motion) bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting | ||
| Synonyms | curtsy | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bow | ||