curtsy

[US]/'kɜːtsɪ/
[UK]/'kɝtsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. make a curtsy
n. a curtsy

Phrases & Collocations

perform a curtsy

Example Sentences

she bobbed a curtsy to him.

BOTTOM Give me your neaf, Mounsieur Mustardseed. Pray you, leave your curtsy, good mounsieur.

She gave a graceful curtsy before the queen.

The little girl practiced her curtsy in front of the mirror.

The ballerina ended her performance with a curtsy.

He greeted the guests with a polite curtsy.

The princess curtsied to thank the audience for their applause.

During the royal ceremony, all the attendees curtsied to the king.

The etiquette instructor taught the young ladies how to curtsy properly.

As a sign of respect, she curtsied to her elders.

The actress curtsied at the end of her performance to thank the audience.

In some cultures, a curtsy is a traditional gesture of respect and courtesy.

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