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Noun curtsy has 1 sense
- curtsy, curtsey - bending at the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
--1 is a kind of bow, bowing, obeisance
Verb curtsy has 2 senses
- curtsy, curtsey - a gesture of respectful greeting, for women
--1 is one way to bow
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s
- curtsy, bob - make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand"
--2 is one way to greet, recognize, recognise
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s
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