curtsy meaning

curtsy as a verb

1. bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting

   Synonyms: curtsey

   Type of: bow

2. make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
   • She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand

   Synonyms: bob

   Type of: greet

curtsy as a noun

1. bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women

   Synonyms: curtsey

   Type of: reverence, gesture

How to pronounce curtsy

curtsy is pronounced /ˈkɝtsi/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.