Looking for the meaning of the word CURTSYING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CURTSYING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Curtsy
Speech Type: Verb
ˈkəːtsi
perform a curtsy
Short Definition:perform curtsy
Examples:- his sisters had curtsied to the vicar
- curtsey
Word: Curtsy
Speech Type: Noun
early 16th century: variant of courtesy. Both forms were used to denote the expression of respect or courtesy by a gesture, especially in phrases such as do courtesy, make courtesy, and from this arose the current use (late 16th century)
ˈkəːtsi
a woman's or girl's formal greeting made by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Short Definition:woman's or girl's formal greeting made by bending knees with one foot in front of other
Examples:- she bobbed a curtsy to him
- curtsey
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